Peter J. Murgio, a retired entrepreneur and real estate investor, is also a prolific writer whose novels span a wide range of genres in both historical and contemporary fiction. Known for his in-depth research, vivid descriptions, and dry humor, each of his novels carries a distinct personality. His first two books, The Act of Settlement and Fear Not Greatness were recently optioned by a UK producer and are currently in development for a movie or television series.Mr. Murgio received his Bachelor of Science degree from Monmouth University, where he majored in business and economics. He immediately entered military service and was assigned to the Adjutant General Corps of the United States Army, where he was stationed first at Fort Carlson, Colorado, and later in Command Headquarters in Seoul, Korea. Upon completion of his tour of duty, he was awarded the Army Accommodation Award for outstanding meritorious service.Mr. Murgio started his professional career on Wall Street at the American Stock Exchange, where he served as assistant to the Vice Chairman of the Board. He quickly rose to a management position in the Information Services Division. After a short stint as a Marketing Manager at the General Electric Company, Genegraphic's Division, he moved to Connecticut, where he joined and later purchased a small office furniture dealership. Over the next 30-plus years, the company grew from 25 employees to more than 2,000. At one point, it was the largest dealership of its kind in the industry, with offices in the US, Mexico, Ireland and the United Kingdom. In 2010, the firm was sold to a multibillion-dollar NYSE corporation, and Mr. Murgio retired.For more than a decade, Mr. Murgio sat on the board of directors of Avon Old Farms School, The Woodhall School, and served as Vice President of the Board of Directors of his New York City co-op.Formerly residing in New York City and Connecticut, the Author is now a resident of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, where he fills his time writing and watching his wife have the time of her life-a richly deserved reward after years of being the perfect Mother, loving partner, and corporate wife. The Murgios are proud parents of two adult sons, both married and in the mergers and acquisitions industry, and they are blessed with two grandchildren.