Earl Snort is the nom de plume of a retired law enforcement officer with more than 42 years' experience toting a badge and a gun. Before that, he served in the armed forces.He and his wife have been married for 53 years. They reside in the South. They have one son, also a career law enforcement officer, and two grandchildren.This is the author's tenth foray into the world of writing fiction. After a lifetime of writing non-fiction to document investigations of true crime, he decided to try his hand in make believe.He hopes you enjoy the yarn.September 2025