Ladell: Ghost of the Allen House
Carl McLelland is neither scholar nor professional author. Notwithstanding, throughout life he has taken the attitude of, “if it needs doing, then do it.” When he felt the need to write this book he sat down at his computer and began writing. After a couple dozen false starts he received expert tutelage from his writing coach and it came together. But writing is far from anything he has previously done in life.  Carl entered aviation in his teens. First as an air traffic controller in the U.S. Army then Federal Aviation Administration, he also became a commercial pilot and flight instructor. When he experienced burnout in ATC he changed career fields, putting himself through the police academy then became a law enforcement officer. He was awarded for valor as well as being a Purple Heart recipient. After retiring he became an instructor at the Northern Nevada Law Enforcement Academy.  He loves boating, fishing, traveling and camping with his wife, Lynne, in their motor home. Carl had a successful career as an amateur sports car racing driver, winning seven consecutive championships in his Lotus 61 Formula Ford. When he retired from racing he became interested in amateur (Ham) radio, earning his “Extra Class” license, callsign KF7GJO.