J. Kent Thompson graduated from Florida State University with a B.A. in History. His books focus on Florida and its history. After a 37 year career with the Florida Marine Patrol and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission he began to write about his experiences protecting this beautiful state and its natural resources. He has met many interesting people and shares their stories in his books. He has written books on Florida's fishing history, the North Florida beaches, and surrounding areas. His books reflect a love affair with the state and its people. He has a fictional series called "Marine Patrol Tales" drawing on his real life experiences as a law enforcement officer. For the "foodie" he has written a seafood cookbook that includes some of the best recipes an aspiring seafood cook could find. As an expert barbecue pit master, he recently chronicled his journey around the South on a bucket list trip to all the old barbecue pits. Beaches, History, Food, its all here!