During his career in law enforcement, David Putnam has done it all: worked in narcotics, violent crimes, criminal intelligence, hostage rescue, SWAT, and internal affairs, to name just a few. He is the recipient of many awards and commendations for heroism. "The Squandered "is his third Bruno Johnson novel, following the best-selling and critically acclaimed "The Disposables "and" The Replacements"." "Putnam lives in Southern California with his wife, Mary.