Richard Willey has been writing mystery novels for adults and middle-graders for over ten years. The inspirations for his Berteaux and Laroche mystery series come from his fascination with history and actual cases that he was involved in or familiar with as a lieutenant with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Now retired, Willey lives in Knoxville, Tennessee, with his wife Linda. In addition to being a writer, Richard is an avid sportsman, traveler, and maniacal fisherman. He also holds a master's degree in communication from Pepperdine University.