The author has an extensive careerof over 35 years of service in the CIA. From personnel security to counterintelligence programs and clandestine operations, he has traveled across the country and around the world to collect the memories that have gone into this story. Since retiring, he has provided security training and consultations to various organizations and crafted several courses in personal safety and situational awareness. He is a Certified Protection Professional, and was listed in the 2023-2024 publications board of "Who's Who in America". He is married and lives quietly in the Tidewater region of Virginia.
