Jaroslav (Jerry) Petryshyn holds a Ph.D. from the University of Western Ontario. An award-winning author, he taught history for over 30 years before becoming a Dean at Grande Prairie Regional College. He served as the Alberta representative on the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada. He has published numerous non-fiction titles, a historical thriller and a poetry collection. A member of the Crime Writers of Canada, he also writes a bimonthly column “Armchair Guide to Exotic Saloons” for Old Autos.