For many years, Dr. Douglas Young has had an interest in American history, particularly the "peculiar institution" of slavery and the Civil War. In addition to always being a history buff, Douglas studied biology in college and graduate school. He combined his love for both history and science into the writing of this book.
Douglas spent his professional career in medical research and as a business executive. Though he is the author of more than thirty-five scientific publications, this is his first novel. He currently lives in Cornelius, North Carolina with his wife Pam.
