Wayne H. Hyatt enjoyed a fulfilling career with Fisheries and Oceans Canada, which involved many trips to Ottawa where Theft at the Royal is set. His work involved scuba diving for scientific purposes, and this expertise is also reflected in the experiences of the characters in his book. A life-long coin collector, the Royal Canadian Mint has been a source of interest to him for many years. Today, Wayne and his wife, Karen, split their time between St. Catharines, Ontario and the Republic of Panama. His interests include reading and writing, painting, carving, travel, golf, and baseball. He also enjoys people watching to understand the motivations and actions of others. Theft at the Royal… is his first book....