Alan Kirby enjoyed a career of over thirty years at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He has multiple advanced degrees including a PhD in Counseling and has now turned his attention to writing fiction. His first novel, In the Shadow of the Watertower, explored his Hoosier small town roots and the strong bond between brothers. In the Shadow of the Ivory Tower is his second novel. Kirby provides an insider’s look at the challenge of dealing with a threatening crisis in a prestigious research university that involves a battle of wits with a potential sociopath. www.alankirbybooks.com
