Robert Saunders is a retired US Navy officer with thirty years of active duty experience in six warships and a variety of stateside and international shore-duty stations. Robert's military career began as an enlisted sailor where he advanced through the ranks and ultimately earned an officer's commission. The adventures experienced and diverse people met during his various deployments helped form the basis for this novel. Robert earned a bachelor's degree from Excelsior University and a graduate degree from the University of Oklahoma. He lives in Westminster, Colorado, with his wife, Sandy, and has seven children, two of whom are adopted.