A veteran law enforcement officer, former Marine, and ordained Christian pastor, Ray's first novel, "Notorious"(previously released as "N.H.I.: No Humans Involved"), was published in 2011. Since then Ray has been selected as one Idaho's Top 50 Authors for the year of 2011, and then as a Top 10 Idaho Author in 2012; most recently Ray was awarded the 2014 ACFW, Idaho chapter Writer of the year.When not writing, Ray can be found still working as an active duty officer, speaking to student groups, or teaching Bible studies in his local community.Ray's published work includes novels and short stories:- "I" - A Short Story- Notorious - A Nate Richards Novel - Book One. Previously released as N.H.I. (No Humans Involved)- Dead List - A Nate Richards Novel - Book Two. Previously released as D.R.T. (Dead Right There)- Insidious - A Nate Richards Novel - Book Three.- KRACKEN - Released for pre-order 01/30/2015; general release Feb. 28, 2015. Contact Information:Become Ray's Friend on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ray.ellis.94 Follow Ray on Twitter:@RayEllisWriterRead Ray's Blog:http://authorray.blogspot.comSend Ray an E-Mail:http://rayellisauthor@gmail.com