John François is the author of seven novels and many short stories. He spent twelve years in the U.S. Navy, then taught U.S. and world history in Dept. of Defense American schools overseas. 

The  author is retired and lives in Lafayette, LA. His novels are set in southeastern Louisiana,  in the northeastern U. S. and Canada, and in Paris. 

He researches the era of each of his novels, giving a rich context for the story settings and characters. His work has received great reviews by his readers. He says, “If readers love my characters and are captivated by their stories, and if they learn a bit of exciting history in the process, then I have accomplished what I set out to do... entertain completely, and educate without being obvious.”