The author has written a book that has deep roots in his past and has created his characters from an environment that still lives with him. He was born in Norway and became a US citizen when he was fi fteen and is a Veteran. He is the author of JENFORD, ERNHOLDER, HAN HARLOWE, SEESAW, KICKAPOO, and other books. In his writing he has been infl uenced by many writers, especially William Faulkner and Knut Hamsun.