About the Author

Born in the middle of the 20th century, Carl Ross has lived in seven cities and in five states. He has a BA in social sciences and a master’s degree in public administration.  When pressed, he can even remember some of the topics he studied. In the early 1970s, he served for a year in the VISTA program working with senior citizens and migrant workers in southeast Utah.

Ross was married for twenty two years and four days.  He is the proud father of two fine children and has two promising grandchildren.  Ross enjoys hiking with friends, listening to classical music, investing, reading on a variety of topics, and contemplating the meaning of life.  He participates in neighborhood activities and volunteers as a firearms instructor with his local police department.

A product of two police academies, Ross is also a graduate of the prestigious FBI National Academy. Previously he has published two articles, one in The Police Chief and another in NTOA’s The Tactical Edge.  Forever Blue is his first book.

Contact Carl: foreverbluebook@gmail.com