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THE FAITHFUL SERVANT
The Mysterious & Extraordinary Life
of Officer Frank C. Smith
by Bob Ravener
Based on real events...
IN THE SINISTER SHADOW of a nation navigating seismic transformation during the early 20th century, the United States of America stood at a crossroads, its identity forged in the fires of chaos and change. Amid this turbulent era, the New York City Police Department, stalwart defenders of the metropolis, found itself ensnared in a labyrinth of corruption that threatened to unravel its very foundation. At the heart of this treacherous entanglement stood Police Officer Frank C. Smith, a decorated veteran of the Great War, whose steadfast loyalty to his badge and his country would be tested in ways he never could have foreseen.
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The Faithful Servant is a powerful and evocative narrative that weaves together the rich tapestry of immigrant heritage with the unyielding spirit of a nation determined to rise above adversity. As Officer Smith's journey unfolds—spanning the brutal trenches of war and the gritty streets of New York City—a story of honor, sacrifice, and betrayal emerges, painting a vivid portrait of the complexities of duty and patriotism.
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Prepare to be captivated by a tale where every decision hangs by a thread and the line between hero and villain blurs in the face of unimaginable challenges. With the fate of his soul and the integrity of his nation in the balance, Frank C. Smith’s story will leave you breathless, poised at the edge of revelation, until the very last page.
Historical Fiction. True Crime.
BOB RAVENER graduated from the United States Naval Academy, where he earned distinction as a leader, intercollegiate baseball player, and past president of his class. He served on active duty as a submarine officer in the U.S. Navy before transitioning to a career in business. Mr. Ravener also earned a master’s degree in business administration from New York University.
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He has since served in executive roles in several top Fortune 200 corporations, including PepsiCo, Home Depot, Starbucks, and most recently, Dollar General, where he was the Chief People Officer until his retirement in 2019. During his time with Dollar General, the company grew to almost 16,000 stores and added approximately 65,000 jobs to the American economy. His first book, Up! The Difference Between Today and Tomorrow Is You was first published in 2013 and is available on Amazon.com.
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Mr. Ravener has also served on boards and commissions at the national, state, and local levels, including the President’s National Hire Veterans Committee and the Secretary of Labor’s Advisory Committee for Veterans Employment, Training, and Employer Outreach.
He was chairman of the Tennessee State Workforce Development Board, a member of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta's Human Capital Advisory Council, and vice-chairman of the Franklin Civil War Historical Commission.
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Today, Mr. Ravener is a business owner and very active in his community. He serves on several non-profit boards, including Friends of Franklin Parks, the Downtown Neighborhood Association, and Franklin’s Charge, and is a member of the American Legion and VFW. He lives in Franklin with Lisa, his wife of more than forty years, and has three grown children and four grandchildren at the time of this printing.
