Raymond Tanza is a freelance writer who enjoys writing narrative essays as well as poetry. His recent work, "The story." was published in "Across the Way: Countryside," a compilation of poetry. "Fire in the Night" is his first novel, and he is excited to share it with you. A 34-year member of the Valley Stream volunteer fire department, Raymond is a retired deputy sheriff sergeant, with 24 years of law enforcement experience. Ray has four children and three grandchildren, and currently lives in New York.