Philip Donlay is an accomplished author, best known for his thriller novels, particularly the Donovan Nash series. His life was significantly shaped by two major events that occurred when he was young. At the age of seventeen, Donlay earned his pilot's license, and by eighteen, he had already been published in a national aviation magazine. This early exposure to flying and writing set the stage for his successful careers as a pilot and novelist.
As a professional pilot, Donlay has had an extensive and varied career. He has worked as a flight instructor, flown a private jet for a Saudi prince, and spent twenty-eight years flying a corporate jet for a Fortune 500 company. Donlay is licensed to fly six different jets and has logged nearly 14,000 hours of flight time. His travels have taken him to over forty countries across five continents. Although he no longer flies, Donlay's love for aviation continues to inspire his writing.
Donlay is the author of several thrilling novels, including Category Five, Code Black, Zero Separation, Deadly Echoes, Aftershock, Pegasus Down, Seconds to Midnight, and Speed the Dawn. He is known for his meticulous attention to detail, which is informed by his experiences as a pilot. Donlay's novels are set in diverse locations around the world, reflecting his own extensive travels. He currently divides his time between Minneapolis and the San Juan Islands, where he continues to write thrilling and engaging stories.