Ed Butts loved history and adventure stories as a kid, and started writing short stories, articles, and poetry in his teens. On the rare occasions when a magazine published his work, he was overjoyed, especially when they sent him a cheque for ten dollars. Since then Ed has written books about explorers, adventurers, criminals, hidden treasure, disasters, mysteries, and daring women. He has also worked at many other jobs, including teaching at a school in the Dominican Republic for eight years. Ed lives in Guelph, Ontario, with his daughter and six-year-old grandson.

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“... this title is sure to light young researchers afire with the desire for further exploration.”—Booklist, 11/12

“This is the sort of fascinating book you read, then share the best bits with friends.”—keenreaders.org, 12/12

“… [a] fascinating book for young people.”—Waterloo Region Record, April 20, 2013

“... occasionally you come across a book that makes you realize the fascination of everyday facts. Bodyguards! is such a book.” —4th Grade Reading, 02/26/13

“Lively, solidly written, and packed with intrigue and betrayal …”—School Library Journal, 12/12

“It would be easy to say: “This book includes all the information you need to become a bodyguard.” But the real value of the book is that it contains information you don’t need at all.”—Kirkus Reviews, 10/15/12

“This will an easy sell to those who love nonfiction, graphica and historical events …”—Sal’s Fiction Addiction, 09/02/12

“This informative, well-illustrated, selective history of bodyguards will fascinate middle school students.” —Resource Links, 02/13

“I highly recommend this book because of the high interest level of the subject matter for the age group and the well-written blend of history and action in an appealing format including the art work.”—CM Reviews, 11/12

“Definitely movie-worthy material, this is a highly recommended read.”—Interesting Nonfiction for Inquisitive Kids, 04/17/15n

“… entertaining, fact-filled … an engaging and colorful layout … approachable for those who do not like to read for long periods at a time.”—Quebec Library Association, 08/13

“A fascinating read full of useful, valuable, and entertaining information for tweens.”—live2readread2live.wordpress.com, 05/11/13