David McGowan was an investigative journalist, author, and tenacious researcher of deep politics well before the term "conspiracy theory" became ubiquitous. He was also the proud father of three daughters (and a beloved Doberman), a lifelong music fan who frequently kept his radio tuned to classic rock stations, and an avid traveler. He was born and raised in Torrance, California; graduated from UCLA in 1983 with a degree in psychology; and from 1990 until his death, ran a small business in the greater Los Angeles area. He died on November 22, 2015, at age 55. Alissa McGowan is the eldest of Dave's three daughters. She holds a bachelor's degree in English literature from UC Davis and an MA in the same subject from Cal State Northridge. In 2012, she left her job in corporate proofreading to start Red Pen for Rent (www.redpen-forrent.com). She currently resides in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with her two partners, three cats, and two kids.