Bryan Christy

Bryan Christy is a renowned American author and investigative journalist, best known for his work in the field of non-fiction and thriller crime fiction. He is the founder and former director of National Geographic's Special Investigations Unit and a National Geographic Society Rolex Explorer of the Year. Christy's work as an investigative journalist has earned him international acclaim, and he has given lectures to investigative journalists and law enforcement and testified on terrorism in Africa before Congress.\n \nChristy began his career in a variety of fields, including working as a mortician’s apprentice in his family's funeral home, an international trade lawyer, a CPA, a NASCAR team consultant, a whitewater kayak instructor, and a television correspondent. These diverse experiences have informed his writing, providing him with a unique perspective that he brings to his work.

In 2008, Christy published his non-fiction book "The Lizard King", which explores the black market for exotic animals. The book gained significant attention, and Christy's work as an investigative journalist has continued to make an impact in the years since.

In 2017, Christy left National Geographic to focus on his first novel, "In the Company of Killers", which was released on April 13, 2021. The novel has been met with critical acclaim, with Publisher's Weekly calling it an "exceptional adventure thriller." Christy's background in investigative journalism is evident in his writing, as he brings a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the criminal underworld to his fiction.