Born and raised in New York City Tony Bertot retired in 2008 and released his first book in 2009. Now living in Surprise, Arizona and enjoying his retirement by playing racquetball, paddle-ball and pickleball and of course writing. His latest book, The Tragedy Chronicles dives into a world unseen by mortals where Takers and Angels guide the newly departed to one of three places; into another life as it takes its breath, to heaven to be part of God's Kingdom or by the Takers to join Lucifer's army.