Greg Peterson is a prior naval aviator, commercial airline pilot, and air traffic control specialist. He holds nearly every fixed wing flight certificate available and is a certified ground and instrument instructor. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology from St. Cloud State University in Minnesota.

Although Mr. Peterson has been published in a number of professional magazines. "Newgate's Knocker" is his first full-length novel.The story is fictional, however you may find it interesting that the historical background of the main character, Mac Macintyre is based on Mr. Peterson's real life, and most of the aviation sequences are also taken from his flying experiences.

Greg Peterson lives during the winter months in Rome, Georgia and spends summers in the Brainerd Lakes Area of Minnesota. He is married and has two grown children.