David Arthur Brooks, originally from Eastport, Maine, is an emeritus professor of oceanography at Texas A&M University, with specialty in physical oceanography. His many published scientific articles involve ocean currents, tides, and climate issues, with emphasis on the Gulf Stream and the Gulf of Maine. His more recent works include two novels, The Cutler Code and The Gray Zone, both maritime adventures in the eastern Gulf of Maine. The books appeal to readers interested in boats, sailing, and the downeast coastal regions of Maine and the Canadian islands of Campobello and Grand Manan.