Duncan Falconer, a former member of the elite Special Boat Service (SBS) of the Royal Marines, left after more than a decade of operational service to work in private security. His SBS exploits were documented in the bestselling "First into Action." His other books include "The Hostage," "Mercenary," "The Protector," "Traitor," and "Undersea Prison." He is currently a screenwriter who lives in Los Angeles.