Dewey Lambdin was a renowned American novelist, best known for his nautical and historical fiction works. He is celebrated for his Alan Lewrie series, which features a Navy Officer named Alan Lewrie who participates in the American Revolution and Napoleonic Wars. Lambdin's personal background significantly influenced his writing career. He was the son of a U.S. Navy officer, which exposed him to naval culture and experiences from a young age. These experiences would later inspire him to create the Alan Lewrie series.
Lambdin began his professional journey in the production department of local television stations and then moved into advertising. However, after losing his job in 1988, he decided to pursue writing full-time. His debut novel, 'The King's Coat', was published in 1989, marking the beginning of the Alan Lewrie series. The series, which now comprises fifteen books, has been highly successful, with each installment exploring new aspects of Lewrie's life and career.
In addition to his work on the Alan Lewrie series, Lambdin also authored 'What Lies Buried: a novel of Old Cape Fear'. He was a member of the U.S. Naval Institute and a Friend of the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, England. He spent his free time working and sailing, having been a sailor since 1976. Lambdin lived in Nashville, Tennessee, but he had a strong preference for Margaritaville or Murrell's Inlet. Lambdin passed away on July 26, 2021, at the age of 76.