About the author
Discover the real-world operational and strategic background shaping every gripping espionage novel and incisive national security analysis published by Crusader Books.
From the cockpit to strategic command
Authenticity in fiction and defense scholarship comes from lived experience. As a retired Marine Corps Colonel and former fighter pilot who went on to fly worldwide as an airline Captain, the author brings first-hand perspective on high-stakes aviation, tactical precision, and real-time decision-making under pressure.
Real-world intelligence and operational depth
Beyond tactical combat and global aviation, the author’s career involved direct participation in quasi-clandestine operations and the formulation of strategic defense plans. These missions provide rare, grounded insight into the realities of modern espionage, statecraft, and tactical deterrence.
Academic rigor meets the craft of fiction
Holding a master’s degree in international relations, a doctorate, and being a graduate of the United States Army War College, the author combines rigorous scholarship with storytelling. Writing purely for personal pleasure, each title offers readers an authentic window into intelligence and global strategy.
"Writing thriller fiction and defense analysis is rooted in the belief that authenticity matters. When you have lived the mission, the story tells itself."
Crusader Books