Russ Azbill is a native Arizonan who has spent his entire life in the southwestern desert of the United States. Past president of the Arizona Authors Association, he is deeply interested in history, particularly that of the American Southwest, motorsports, aviation, and space exploration. Russell also has a keen interest in classic movies and vintage television. Being a great fan of dogs, Russ is seldom seen without one. Darkest Hour is his first published work.