David Bowman is also the author of numerous previous books, including the award-winning LEGERDEMAIN, which was by Saga Books in Canada, as well as THE FORGOTTEN STARS and TALES OF WESTPAC, through Amazon Kindle and CreateSpace. In July 2014, FATAL FRIENDSHIP, a book about the relationship between aviatrix Helen Richey and Amelia Earhart was released. It was co-authored by Dave and Andrea Niapas. LEGERDEMAIN placed as a Finalist in the 2008 National Best Books competition under History/U.S./Nonfiction. Dave is a member of the Amelia Earhart Society. He is retired from the U.S. Naval Reserve, having served twenty-five years, two years of which were in the Vietnam War. He served on two cruises with VF-194 aboard the USS ORISKANY in 1969 and 1970. Dave holds two degrees, one in accounting from Pacific Western College and one in general studies/archaeology from the University of Washington. He is also retired from a career of over thirty-one years with the State of Washington, making his home in Auburn, Washington. His website can be found at www.davidkbowman.com.