Taylor Zajonc is an award-winning author, maritime historian, and deep-sea shipwreck expert hailing from Washington, United States. He is a member of the Explorers Club and has a passion for writing thriller, fiction, horror, adventure, and suspense novels. Zajonc is the winner of the 2018 Clive Cussler Adventure Writer's Competition and a finalist of the 2019 Ken Kesey Award/Oregon Book Awards for Fiction. His real-life adventures are said to surpass the adventures of his fictional characters.
Zajonc's fascination with deep-sea wreckages began during his inclusion in a Russian expedition that visited the deepest archaeological place on Earth. Aboard a submersible of the Soviet era, Zajonc and his team descended approximately three miles into the Bermuda Triangle. This experience sparked his interest in maritime history and deep-sea exploration, leading him to join two RMS Titanic expeditions and contribute to significant shipwreck discoveries. These discoveries include World War II treasure ships and U-boats, Admiral Balchen's HMS Victory, and the treasure steamship SS Connaught.
Zajonc has written several standalone novels, including the highly popular "The Maw," and the Wrecking Crew series. His novels, including "THE WRECKING CREW" (Blank Slate 2016), "RED SUN ROGUE" (Blank Slate 2017), and "THE MAW" (Skyhorse 2018), showcase his expertise in maritime history and deep-sea exploration. Zajonc's unique experiences and fascination with exploration make him a compelling author in the thriller and adventure genres. His ability to blend real-life adventures with fiction creates a captivating reading experience for his audience.