Danny Burke

Danny Burke was born in 1958 in the small farming community of Clyde, Kansas. A fan of the Old West and its many colorful characters, he’s always been fascinated by tales of marauding Indians, cavalry charges, gunfights, mountain men, and the high country.

After graduating from high school, Danny joined the Fort Worth Fire Department, rising to the rank of lieutenant before finishing his 32-year career and retiring in 2011.

Danny had often wondered what it would be like to write a book, a dream quietly tucked away in the recesses of his mind. With plenty of time on his hands during retirement, he finally embarked on that journey. Fire Station Memories became a heartfelt autobiography, offering a glimpse into the memorable moments and profound lessons of his Fort Worth Fire Department career.

Broadening his literary horizons, Danny decided to try a second book, a novel set against the expansive backdrop of the great American West and the indomitable spirit of the rugged men who helped explore and tame that wild land, forging paths and shaping the identity of a burgeoning nation. Ride The High Country became his first book in The Frontiersmen Series.

In addition to his firefighting career, Danny has worked as a janitor, built custom picture frames, done concrete work, roofed, hauled hay, cut wood, and surveyed.

Along with spending time with his family, Danny enjoys camping, gold prospecting, backpacking, and writing.