Sergeant Rick Reed (Ret.) is a twenty-plus-year veteran police detective. During his career he successfully investigated numerous high-profile criminal cases. He has two master's degrees and, upon retiring from the police force, took a full-time teaching position with a community college. His popular Jack Murphy thriller series draws on his real-life experiences and insights. He lives near Nashville with his wife and two furry friends. Please visit him on Facebook, Goodreads, or at rickreedbooks.com.