Rick Steeby

Rick Steeby brings authentic frontier experience to his debut mystery novel. Raised in Alaska, he spent his youth hunting, fishing, and flying planes across the Last Frontier's vast wilderness. After military police service (1972-1975), he worked security during Trans-Alaska Pipeline construction and in North Slope oil fields, experiencing Alaska's rough resource extraction world firsthand. His Anchorage Police Department career saw him rise from patrol officer to detective and crime scene technician, providing deep insight into investigative procedures and criminal psychology. Earning his BS at fifty, Steeby transitioned to IT before spending final working years as a building contractor. This diverse background, from Alaska's frontier culture to modern law enforcement, infuses his writing with gritty authenticity and procedural accuracy. Now retired and writing full-time, Steeby draws on decades of Alaskan experience to craft mysteries capturing both the breathtaking beauty and deadly dangers of America's last frontier.