Alex Shaw is a successful thriller and mystery author, known for his action-packed and suspenseful stories. Shaw was born in England and spent a significant portion of his life traveling the world. He has lived in various regions, including the Middle East, the former USSR, Africa, and Ukraine. Shaw's extensive travel and cultural experiences have given him a unique perspective, which he incorporates into his writing, providing his readers with accurate and detailed descriptions of these regions.
Shaw has authored several popular book series, including "Aidan Snow," "Delta Force Vampire," and "Jack Tate." His works have been widely read and appreciated, earning him the status of an International Kindle Bestselling author. Shaw's writing has also been featured in various thriller anthologies, such as "Death Toll," "Death Toll 2," and "Action Pulping Pounding Tales 2." His third Aidan Snow thriller, "Dangerous, Deadly, Elite," was released in October 2014. Shaw's latest book, "Total Blackout," was shortlisted for the 2021 Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize for Best Published Novel.
Shaw is a member of the ITW (The International Thriller Writers organisation) and the CWA (the Crime Writers Association). His writing is commercially published in English by Endeavour Press, HQ HarperCollins, and in German by Luzifer Verlag. Shaw and his family divide their time between their homes in Kyiv, Ukraine, Worthing, England, and Doha, Qatar. He can be contacted via his website, , or followed on Twitter at @alexshawhetman. Shaw is represented by Justin Nash of The Kate Nash Literary Agency.