Ed is a bestselling author and screenwriter known for his military thrillers and Southern fiction. A former Air Force flight surgeon who served during the Vietnam War and the Persian Gulf War, he draws from his extensive military experience to craft high-stakes adventure novels featuring exotic locales and international intrigue. His Boyd Chailland series, including "The Other Pilot," "The Devil on Chardonnay," "The Mingrelian," and "The Fourth Domain," has consistently appeared on Amazon bestseller lists in political, financial, and travel categories. His upcoming release, "Sliding Delta," explores Delta blues music and marks a return to his Southern roots.
Blending firsthand knowledge with vivid storytelling, Ed's works often feature fast-paced action and undercover operatives, reflecting his two decades of military service across multiple continents. His background as a flight surgeon and aircrew member in Iraq and Afghanistan lends authenticity to his thrillers. Beyond military fiction, he delves into Southern historical narratives, as seen in "Sliding Delta," which follows a Chicago college student's 1965 journey to uncover the legacy of blues musician Mississippi John Hurt. Currently residing in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Ed is researching "Empire of the Sunken Lands," a multi-generational saga centered on the draining of America's largest swamp.