JJ Harrigan writes historical thrillers that stem from his experiences as a soldier stationed in Germany during the Cold War, a U.S. Foreign Service Officer in Latin America, and a Professor of Political Science. He graduated from Loyola University of Chicago and earned a Ph.D. at Georgetown University. Currently, he scribbles his tales of intrigue from his apartment on the banks of the St. Croix River in Minnesota, where he lives happily with his wife, Sandy.