Ronald “Ron” Long recently retired as an elected Sheriff from the Pulaski County Missouri Sheriff’s Department, after serving over 35 years in the law enforcement profession in the states of Texas and Missouri. Ron now engages in his passion of writing books and media articles. Ron’s most recent literary work, “Drugs Without the Sugar – America’s Addiction,” is a depiction of America’s drug epidemic told from an insider’s perspective by retired Sheriff Long, who was also a prior undercover narcotics detective. Two crime novels, “The Demise of a Texas King” and “The Devil’s Elbow Project” also accompany Ron’s writing achievements. Additional information about Ron’s books and methods of contact can be found on his web-site: www.AuthorRonLong.com. The above books may also be ordered through Amazon.com, and other on-line book retailers.

According to the book description of Drugs Without The Sugar - America's Addiction: A Realistic and Action-Packed Account of America's Drug Problem - Are You Ready For The Truth?, “Ronald Long, a prior undercover narcotics detective and a recent retired Sheriff, has been battling America’s drug epidemic since the late 1970’s. This book is part of the author’s continued effort to educate America regarding our drug addiction problem that is slowly squeezing the life out of this great country. This literary piece is a factual and interesting insider’s view of addicted America as depicted by the author. Come along and take a walk in Narcotic Detective Ronald Long’s shoes as he takes you to the streets that are controlled by felons and ruthless drug dealers. He also invites you to experience the challenges of being the Sheriff of a county that is besieged by the deadly grips of meth and heroin, along with vice crimes and human trafficking. From the Ozarks hills to the streets of some of the largest cities in Texas, this book promises an educational and unforgettable journey. Inside, readers will also discover the true facts surrounding this multi-faceted drug epidemic. Interviews from legislators, law enforcement and retired military officials, judges and drug counselors are contained within, along with their thoughts and efforts for slaying this out-of-control monster. This book also reveals numerous recommendations for saving our country, as depicted by Author Ronald Long and other professionals in the drug addiction arena. Unless we learn to control this epidemic, drug abuse could actually be the plague that destroys our country. This book is a must read for those who can, or want, to save the United States from the destruction that has been forecasted by some of our international adversaries since the Cold War. But some may be asking: “is it already too late for America?” Spend some time with this exciting and informative book and you just may find the answer!”

According to the book description of The Demise of a Texas King, “For the past eleven years the FBI and other law enforcement agencies engaged in the frustrating pursuit of Drug Lord, Gene King. The cops finally begin to realize that Gene is one of the most intelligent and elusive criminals they have ever encountered, and their frustrations become more apparent as they are forced to deal with the trail of dead bodies that his organization leaves behind. A criminal who seems to be untouchable and a junior detective who is unsure of his capabilities are destined to meet. Unknown to each, for the past five years their paths have crossed several times. Therefore, a collision is inevitable. The question becomes, "can the fox survive the wolf?"

"Investigator James and the other agents entered the room. Initially, one would have thought they were in the medical bay of a naval ship. This room had the appearance of a hospital operating room. Clean floors, surgical equipment and bright lights. What Robert saw next would make anyone stop in his or her tracks!"