Frank Zafiro is the pen name for Frank Scalise. Frank became a police officer in 1993 and is currently a captain. He has written and taught courses at the Basic Law Enforcement Academy, written several college courses in police subject matter and co-authored A Street Officer’s Guide to Report Writing. Frank is the author of numerous novels and short stories, including the River City series of crime novels and the crime thriller, THE LAST HORSEMAN. WAIST DEEP is the first Stefan Kopriva mystery. In addition to writing, Frank is an avid hockey player and a tortured guitarist. His wife, Kristi, is about the only person who will watch him do either activity. You can keep up with him at http: //frankzafiro.com or his blog at http: //frankzafiro.blogspot.com. He also writes under his given name and you can check that out at http: //frankscalise.com.