"Author was born and raised in westend of Louisville, Ky. during roaring 20sand depression 30s, this is his life storyfrom date of birth (1926) till he JoinedNavy and married his childhood sweetheart in 1943. His childhood experiencesand tribulation are spelled out with picturessupporting the time he lived through."
Charles D. Taylor is an American author known for his technothrillers, particularly the Bernie Ryng series, which presents Cold War-era naval conflicts set in the near future. His writing emphasizes action at sea and geopolitical tensions. His Bernie Ryng series includes First Salvo, Choke Point, Counterstrike, and Deep Sting. He has also written standalone novels such as Show of Force, which explores the brink of World War Three, as well as Silent Hunter, War Ship, Boomer, Shadow Wars, Sightings, and Summit. Taylor's work is marked by detailed military strategy and a focus on naval warfare, reflecting his deep knowledge of the subject.