SCOTT HAMELE was born and raised in Kansas and has called the Kansas City area home since 1991. Married for more than thirty years, he treasures time with his two daughters and two grandchildren. Scott studied engineering at the University of Kansas, where he began writing articles and newsletters for university clubs. He was first published in an ASME engineering publication in 1992 and went on to author dozens of published articles in the commercial construction sector. In the 2000s, Hamele turned his research instincts toward historical fiction, developing more than a dozen story concepts, many of which have matured into his recent publishing journey. His work spans a wide range of genres, including historical fiction, near-future thrillers, historical mysteries, narrative biographies, and feel-good short stories. A prolific storyteller, Scott has more than three dozen works to his credit. https://linktree.com/scotthamele