Dr. Cassius Stevenson is burned out. After working a decade in an inner city emergency department, the blood and sorrow of a collapsing city has taken its toll. Flashbacks of his days in the military are riling what has been in hibernation. When his mentor announces retirement, Cassius seizes the opportunity and decides he too will resign. But his mentor is murdered and city detectives have no solid leads. The soldier is reborn. Chris Eisner was born in Baltimore and has lived in Maryland his whole life. He began writing at the age of 6. He lives with his wife and dogs. For more information, see www.chriseisner.com.