About the Book Parents sometimes have their own agenda. As a private investigator, author Roy Gardner deals with these issues on a regular basis: parents going through a divorce, pretending to have their children’s interests at heart but are really looking to cause drama for the ex-spouse. Collateral Damage serves as a warning to those parents going through a divorce where kids are involved, of what not to do. It explains from a personal and professional experience what the consequences can be in a nasty divorce, the irreversible damage that can be done to children. Gardner’s message to those children is to make your own decisions once you become of age and not be the victims of misinformation, even if it’s coming from a parent or family member. Gardner hopes his personal experience with this matter serves as an example of what can occur even when you do everything in your power to be an exemplary parent. About the Author Roy Gardner is a retired police officer of 33 years with Corpus Christi Police Department. His specialty was as a homicide detective, as well as working with kids in such programs as D.A.R.E. and P.A.L. (Police Athletic League). He also served as a police chief in two different police agencies. He is the first black chief in South Texas. Gardner has a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. He is currently working as a private investigator, owns the company Private I Investigations, and wrote Private Investigator Guide as a training tool for new recruits. He is a divorced father of three adult children who was unable to raise his kids, and as a result he has a fragile relationship with them. This relationship has carried over to his grandkids. Gardner hopes this book strengthens his relationship with not only his kids but any other families going through the same challenges.