Michael Cardwell retired after thirty-two years in the US Army. Along the way, he studied creative writing at Indiana University and published poetry and prose in reviews, journals, and magazines.

In retirement, he lives with his wife Roni in the Midwest and spends time brewing coffee, writing short stories and novels, chasing dogs, and enjoying his eight grandchildren.

The “Frontier” books are a best-selling series following Game Warden Danny Coogan in the Montana.