With over 40 years of law enforcement experience at all levels, J. C. De Ladurantey combines street savvy and police department intrigue based upon true stories from a varied career. He served 27 years with the Los Angeles Police Department, attaining the rank of Captain. He was the Chief of Police of Torrance, Ca. for 5 ½ years. He was the Law Enforcement Liaison for the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office for four years and completed his career as the Chief of Police in Irwindale, CA.

He holds a Bachelor's in Criminology from Cal State Long Beach, a Master's in Public Administration from the University of Southern California, and a doctorate in Public Administration and Public Policy from the University of La Verne.

Following the success of Cowards, Crooks, and Warriors, Twenty-Three Minutes, and Available Time, J. C. De Ladurantey has recently released the fourth book in the Howard Hamilton Ride-along series, INSIDE. His non-fiction books include Making Your Memories with Rock & Roll and Doo Wop, The Music and Artists of the Late 50s and Early 60s, and his doctoral dissertation, Creating Public Value Through Collaborative Networks.

Visit his website at:jcdeladurantey.com