J. Luis Rico

Alfred Gattenby (Sometimes writing as J. Luis Rico) pens gripping techno-thrillers and fantastic space operas leveraging direct experience from the front lines of Cold War espionage and modern cyber warfare. A former US Navy Submarine Sonar Technician, he engaged in the dangerous game of tracking Soviet vessels (earning two Presidential Unit Citations) before transitioning to network defense as a Navy contractor and Principal Engineer at Microsoft, where he faced nation-state cyberattacks. Retired after a career in high-stakes military and tech operations, Alfred infuses his writing with unparalleled authenticity. He lives in Moyock, NC, on a small farm with his wife Ann. They tend to their animals, read, and enjoy astronomy.