R. Allen Chappell

R. Allen Chappell is an American author of historical mystery author whose writing is inspired by his experiences. Chappell grew alongside the Navajo, and he believes there is a lot he learned from schooling, working, and hanging out with them. The author is quick to state that while his stories are fictional, he tries to make his characters as believable as possible while working to keep the culture accurate. When he is not writing, Chappell continues to dig deeper into the Navajo culture and way of life. The author lives in Western Colorado.