Forrest Bryant Johnson was born in Louisville, Ky. and graduated from the University of Louisville. He served nine years with the U.S. Army, rising from the rank of Private to Captain. This background proved valuable for researching his latest historical nonfiction, The Last Camel Charge. Johnson, a resident of the southwest for thirty years, is an experienced explorer and conducts scenic off-road desert tours. He reports with authority on the history of the Mojave Desert and the plants and animals surviving in its harsh environment. He lives in Las Vegas and is the author of Hour of Redemption and Phantom Warrior.