William Hammen is a multifaceted American author born and raised on Long Island, NY. With degrees from Virginia Tech and the University of Valley Forge, Hammen's varied career spans from being a US Army Officer to a high school and college teacher, architectural designer, associate pastor, and youth leader. Now living on a small Virginia farm with his wife, Hammen's passions extend to writing, oil painting, and singing. A keen observer of human psychology, he utilizes his diverse experiences and travels to craft intriguing narratives. His debut novel, The Martian Cross, marks the beginning of the riveting Father Dunigan Mystery Series.