A R GoldsmithA. R. (Andy) Goldsmith grew up in Maryland and graduated from the University of Maryland. At a young age, he developed an interest in International Affairs and World Geography. He looked forward to the International News section of the Washington Pos every Sunday. The son of an ESOL Professor and an amateur poet, he liked to write short stories in multiple genres. Just before retiring from his first career, Andy started to formulate an idea fro his first novel. Combining his interest in International events and Geography, Andy had an idea to introduce a new type of character, a young woman, into the typically men dominated arena of espionage. Nicollette Beverley comes to the forefront as a very young woman recruited into the world of secrets, her training and growth, her emotions and her strength, all leading up to her first mission. Andy lives in Ellicott City, Maryland with his wife, Pauline, his children, their spouses and his grandchildren. Read More Read Less