I’ve spent my adult life in public service, first as a paramedic and then in law enforcement, serving in roles including K9 officer and detective sergeant before becoming Chief of Police in a small city in upstate New York. In the aftermath of 9/11, I was at Ground Zero, an experience that left a lasting mark on how I understand trauma, service, and resilience.

I bring lived experience to my crime fiction, writing stories marked by grit and an earned dark sense of humor. I’m drawn to the emotional cost of violence, the weight of duty, and the people left to pick up the pieces.

When I’m away from the job, I’m usually spending time with my wife in our Rabbitts’ Rustics workshop or planning our next trip to Italy. We live in upstate New York with our five children.