Danford Meischen is a West Point graduate, Vietnam veteran, and former commander of a U.S. Army Special Forces HALO team. Following a distinguished military career, he became one of America’s leading retirement plan specialists before pursuing life as a Texas vineyard owner.

His lifelong passion for military history, modern security issues, global travel, and fishing on all seven continents brings exceptional realism to Ghost Fire, creating a thriller that feels both authentic and timely.