A long-time Juarez resident and author, Guillermo Paxton unknowingly put his life and his family in imminent danger while doing research for THE PLAZA. After investigating a massacre at a local bar, the federal police abducted him. Paxton and his family were threatened in no uncertain terms. After relocating to his country of origin, the United States, Paxton was able to seek publishing for his book with less fear of direct retribution from either the Mexican government or drug cartels. Paxton's background is in the military and law enforcement and he has extensive knowledge and experience with the Mexican Mafia. Paxton lives in Fort Worth, Texas, but spends time in Socorro, New Mexico, Las Vegas, Nevada, and various parts of Mexico.