About the Author

John Blanchard Jefferson combines a lifetime of extraordinary experiences into his novels. He was a Marine F-8E fighter pilot who flew 150 missions during the Vietnam War where he was awarded The Distinguished Flying Cross and seven Air Medals, following that he had a tour on the ground with 3rd Battalion 9th Marines as a forward air controller where he was awarded the Bronze Star with combat V and the Purple Heart. Jefferson also piloted F-102 and F-4 aircraft for the California Air National Guard, serving a total of 24 years and retiring with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

While continuing his military service, Jefferson also transitioned to commercial aviation, spending 34 and a half years flying internationally for TWA and American Airlines.

Never content with a single career, Jefferson also worked as a private investigator for 12 years, bringing a keen investigative perspective to his storytelling. His professional experiences provide the nuanced understanding of strategy and human dynamics that breathe life into the novel's characters.

Beyond his professional achievements, Jefferson is a renaissance man with a passion for creative expression. An accomplished sculptor in stone and painter, he finds artistic inspiration from his diverse life experiences. His love for adventure continues with scuba diving and piloting an airplane he personally built - a testament to his technical skill and adventurous spirit.

His novels draw from Jefferson's rich tapestry of experiences, blending technical precision with human drama to create a thrilling tale of survival and redemption.