Stan Cronin was born in South Carolina and raised in Arizona where he worked for the Phoenix and Mesa police departments for more than thirty years. His first book, How to Date Your Wife, was an acclaimed best seller. His next two books were bestsellers in their categories on Amazon. He currently lives in Phoenix with his wife CJ and their "Dawg" Scarlotte. A Soldier's King - Book One, The First Christmas Visitor, is the first book in a new four-book series.