Howard L. Slater’s journey spans the Marines, the San Francisco Fire Department, and UC Berkeley, where he graduated with Highest Honors after retirement. Today, he transforms those experiences into powerful stories. His latest novel, The Kiss of the Dragon Lady, is a hard-boiled noir set in the foggy streets of San Francisco — a city he has lived, served, and now immortalized in fiction. Subscribe to step into his world of mystery, betrayal, and unforgettable characters.