Alan Swope was born in Pennsylvania and moved to Arizona in 1949. While growing up, he loved to hunt, fish, and pan for gold in the mountains. Swope served for two enlistments in t...view moreAlan Swope was born in Pennsylvania and moved to Arizona in 1949. While growing up, he loved to hunt, fish, and pan for gold in the mountains. Swope served for two enlistments in the US Navy. He is also the author of The Lost Mission.view less