Dean Buchmeyer is a family physician who has practiced for many years in Wortham, Texas. The background for the novel comes from his experiences in Haiti where he conducted medical...view moreDean Buchmeyer is a family physician who has practiced for many years in Wortham, Texas. The background for the novel comes from his experiences in Haiti where he conducted medical clinics for the Methodist Church in the countryside around Cap Haitian.Peter Gardner came to the USA in 1968 to work as an Associate Editor with the Book-of-the Month club. He has written six fiction and non-fiction books with a broad background as editor, reviewer, writer and collaborated on Reader's Digest Bicentenial book, The Story of America.view less