Raymond Edge was first inspired to become a teacher during a high school history class five decades ago. This decision forever shaped his career, leading him through a variety of universities and academic positions. Dr. Edge is the author of several textbooks, and since leaving the university he has concentrated on travel and writing. Flight of the Piasa is the first in a series of historical fictions that explores the background of three major midwestern archeological artifacts. 

Graduate degrees in history, and education.
Membership in national and local historical and genealogical societies.

Academic writing in health care ethics and law Historical fiction concerning archeological sites in the midwest.

Redoubt Books
Information concerning Flight of the Piasa novel as well as an author's research and travel notebook