Bennett R. Coles has a degree in naval history and has served as an officer in the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Army for more than twenty years. Once, very early in his career, he was back aft watching flight operations in the North Pacific and he thought: “This is really cool—but it would be even cooler if it was in SPACE!” Thus began his quest to write science fiction books with a naval theme. Along the way he has won an award or two, presented at numerous cons, and met many lovely people. This is his eighth book (that he’ll admit to). He makes his home in Victoria, British Columbia with his lovely wife, two growing boys and two scheming cats.