Ben H. Winters

Ben H. Winters is an accomplished American author, journalist, playwright, and teacher. He has written numerous books, including the Last Policeman trilogy, Countdown City, The Quiet Boy, and Golden State. Winters is known for his unique storytelling style, which blends elements of mystery, science fiction, and horror. His work has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the Edgar Award for mystery writing, the Philip K. Dick award in science fiction, and the Sidewise Award for alternate history.

In addition to his work as a novelist, Winters has also written for film and television. He was a producer on the FX show Legion and the Apple TV+ drama Manhunt. Furthermore, he has contributed short stories to various anthologies and magazines, such as Lightspeed. Winters has also written three “Audible Originals” and several plays and musicals. His reviews and essays have frequently appeared in the New York Times Book Review, Slate, and other publications.

Ben H. Winters was born in Washington, D.C., and grew up in Maryland. He received his education in St. Louis and has since lived in various parts of the country, including Chicago, New York, Cambridge, MA, and Indianapolis, IN. Currently, he resides in LA with his wife, three children, and one large dog. Despite his impressive accomplishments, Winters remains a humble and dedicated artist, committed to exploring the vast potential of storytelling in various forms and media.