David Poyer
David C. Poyer is an American author of military/naval thrillers, alternative history and science fiction (the latter under the nom de plume of David Andreissen). He is best known for his Dan Lenson series. Before becoming a full-time novelist, Poyer was in the U.S. Navy, where he served as an officer and reserve captain. He served in the Atlantic, Arctic, Pacific, Caribbean and the Persian Gulf until retiring in 2001.