Author

Francis C. Pengitore

Francis C. Pengitore is a retired U.S. Army officer and adjunct university professor who has enjoyed teaching graduate and undergraduate students for over 20 years, during which time he authored numerous scholarly articles and papers. More recently, he has started writing short stories for young readers. In 2021, he published The Adventures of Lucky and Bud: The Rescue, the first book in the Lucky and Bud series, followed by The Adventures of Lucky and Bud: The Pursuit in 2024. His interest and personal experience with animal rescue and rehabilitation, along with a love of sports and mystery stories, served as inspiration for this story. His hobbies include military history, baseball, classic movies, model railroading, the outdoors, and gardening. He lives in Virginia Beach, Virginia, with his wife, Diana; their beagle, Bennie; and Moose Murphy, their rescued tabby cat.