Putnam, David: - During his career in law enforcement, David Putnam has done it all: worked in narcotics, violent crimes, criminal intelligence, hostage rescue, SWAT, and internal affairs, to name just a few. He is the recipient of many awards and commendations for heroism. The Vanquished is the fourth in the Bruno Johnson series, following the best-selling and critically acclaimed The Disposables, The Replacements, and The Squandered. Putnam lives in Southern California with his wife, Mary.