Bill Schweigart revives a bit of forgotten lore from the shadow of Washington DC in The Beast of Barcroft, his novel that finds a devilish creature stalking the residents of Arlington. Its sequel, Northwoods, will be available in February 2016. Bill is a former Coast Guard officer who drew from his experiences at sea to write his debut novel, the taut nautical thriller Slipping The Cable. Bill currently lives in Arlington, VA with his wife and daughter, who along with their monstrous Newfoundland and mischievous kitten, provide him with all the adventure he can handle.