Bruce Thomason is a retired police officer with more than 45 years in law enforcement, serving communities in Texas, Ohio, and Florida. One of the most rewarding eras of his career was the time he spent as a detective, gathering clues to figure out the who, what, where, when, why, and how of crimes. His novels, Body Toll, The Six O'clock Rule, and Perception of Power are part of an ongoing series, the Detective Clay Randall Thriller Series, and reflect his insider's view of the criminal justice system at the street level.