Gary J Rose

Dr. Gary J. Rose has lived the kind of life most thriller writers only imagine.

A decorated police detective and elite undercover team leader, he was twice named "Milpitas Police Officer of the Year" and resolved nine hostage crises without a single casualty. His experience with criminal psychology fuels the gripping realism of his Jeannie Loomis: FBI Agent series.

After retiring, Gary turned to teaching at-risk youth, earning accolades such as the “Teacher of the Year” award as well as the deeply meaningful “Teacher Who Makes a Difference” award — given by former students, 92% of whom never returned to the justice system.

A historian and horror enthusiast, he’s published 40 books, including the chilling The Haunting of Alcatraz and the haunting historical novel Mackay-Bennett: Ship of the Dead – After Titanic.

In every tale he tells, the shadows are real—because he’s been there.