Mike Krentz writes medical suspense, psychological thrillers, and military fiction featuring complex characters and relationships. Born and raised in Arizona, Mike earned a classical degree in English from the University of San Francisco, a Doctor of Medicine degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin, and a Master of Public Health Degree from Johns Hopkins University. Following a civilian career as an emergency physician, Mike rededicated his professional life to serve the men and women of America’s Navy and Marine Corps and their families. His last active duty assignment was as 7th Fleet Surgeon on board the flagship, USS BLUE RIDGE, deployed throughout the Western Pacific. After retiring from the Navy, Dr. Krentz continued his service as a consultant supporting the Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center. Upon completion of that mission, he returned to his earliest life passion as a full-time writer. Dr. Krentz teaches fiction writing and leads an advanced fiction studio at The Muse Writers Center in Norfolk, VA. Mike’s seven novels, published or under contract, include the DR. ZACK WINSTON SERIES of medical conspiracy thrillers, the MAHONEY & SQUIRE SERIES of military women’s fiction, and a standalone psychological thriller, ANGELS FALLING.