the Caucasus: a Novel
Thomas Hessler writes, plays jazz piano, and hikes with the Hangtown Hikers from his home in Carmichael, California.  He has been writing for twenty years.  His work includes a novel involving the development of computer-based approach to blackjack gaming (based on his experience at White Sands Missile Range), a novel involving spy operations in Alaska (inspired by his two-year) assignment in Fairbanks), and the Caucasus: a Novel, motivated by trips to Iran, Turkey and Washington D.C.  He also has written a number of short stories including Rhino Revenge (humor) and Aftermath (a consequence of the 9-11 attack).  The Caucasus: a Novel is the first of his works to be published.