After graduating university, Chris MacAuslane became the youngest civilian historian in the United States Air Force. He specialized in the Air Reserve Component, special operations, and space operations. He broadened his interest and study in foreign militaries with a keen interest in those forces such as the Swiss Guard who serve foreign masters. He has been consulted by the Times of London and San Jose Mercury News on military matters. For this novel, he extensively researched the history and operation of the Pontifical Swiss Guard. He currently works in the high technology industry. Halberd...