James Gardiner is a veteran of fifteen years in the corridors of corporate finance. He entered the nonprofit world as a college development officer more than a decade ago. A certified public accountant, Gardiner writes for publication professionally as well as recreationally. He is also does management consulting work for nonprofits and manages his private CPA practice. Gardiner lives in Philadelphia with his wife and three children. Capitol Chill is Gardiner’s first novel, which draws from his affection for the results of mixing political and other intrigue with human character.