Christopher Whitcomb is a highly acclaimed American author, renowned for his thriller, mystery, fiction, and nonfiction novels. He is best known for his books featuring the main protagonist Jeremy Waller and his nonfiction book, Cold Zero. Prior to his writing career, Whitcomb was a member of the FBI's most elite anti-terrorist unit. After his retirement, he founded a worldwide secured infrastructure development firm, Watch House International, where he currently serves as the CEO.
Whitcomb spent fifteen years in the service of the FBI, during which he worked extensively with foreign and domestic intelligence agencies in challenging environments, including Afghanistan, Kosovo, Israel, Somalia, Zambia, and Timor-Leste. His exceptional service earned him numerous citations and awards, including the FBI's Medal of Bravery. Since leaving the FBI, Whitcomb has worked as an on-air Global Security Advisor for NBC News, co-hosted Checkpoint CNBC with Martha McCallum, and appeared on various television and radio programs, including Today, Meet the Press, and The Daily Show. He has also spoken at international organizations, including the British Parliament, the CIA, the United Nations, and Fortune 500 companies.
Whitcomb's writing career began after his retirement from the FBI, and he has since published three books with major publishing companies. His nonfiction book, Cold Zero, shares his experience of working with the FBI's Hostage Rescue Team. His fiction books, Black and White, feature the main protagonist Jeremy Waller and have been well-received by readers worldwide. In addition to his books, Whitcomb has written for numerous publications, including the New York Times and GQ magazine.