Glenn Meade is an Irish author, born in Dublin in 1958, who specializes in writing historical fiction and thriller novels. Raised in a working-class family, Meade faced a difficult decision after finishing secondary school, eventually choosing to study engineering over theology. He went on to work as a pilot training specialist in New Hampshire, following a lifelong interest in aviation. In addition to his work in aviation, Meade has experience as a journalist, having written for both the Irish Times and the Independent.
Meade's writing career began in earnest during the late 1980s when he wrote and directed his own plays in Dublin. Inspired by his journalistic work and a chance encounter with a former SS officer in Germany, Meade turned his focus to thriller writing in the mid-1990s. His novels, including "Snow Wolf," "Brandenburg," "The Sands of Sakkara," "Resurrection Day," "Web of Deceit," "The Devil's Disiple," and "The Second Messiah," have been translated into twenty-six languages and have received both critical and commercial success. Meade's work is often compared to that of Frederick Forsyth, John le Carre, and Tom Clancy, and his stories blend fact and fiction in a tantalizing way.
Meade's writing process is grounded in hard work, prayer, and putting his imagination through the wringer. He is known for his meticulously researched stories, traveling extensively to gather information for his novels. For example, he spent many months in Washington, D.C. researching "Resurrection Day," interviewing senior White House staff, former Secret Service agents, US Federal emergency planners, and senior FBI terrorist experts. Meade's dedication to research is evident in the realistic and thought-provoking nature of his writing.