Roy F. Chandler retired following a twenty year U.S. Army career. Mr. Chandler then taught secondary school for seven years before becoming a full-time author of more than sixty books and countless magazine articles. Since 1969, he has written thirty-one published novels and as many nonfiction books on topics such as sniping, hunting, architecture, and antiques. Now 88 years of age, Rocky Chandler remains active and still rides his Harley-Davidson. He divides his time among Nokomis, FL, St Mary's City, MD, and Perry County, PA.