Wayne Stinnett

Wayne Stinnett is a successful American author, well-known for his action-adventure and thriller novels. He is the writer of the popular Jesse McDermitt series. Stinnett was born and raised in a small town on the central east coast of Florida, where he developed a love for exploring the beaches and waterways as a child. His adventures expanded when he joined the Marine Corps at the age of 17, which allowed him to explore various parts of northern Europe and the Far East. After serving for four years, he returned to Florida and began working a series of jobs, including deckhand, commercial fisherman, divemaster, taxi driver, construction manager, and truck driver, before finally becoming a novelist.

Stinnett's upbringing and diverse work experience have greatly influenced his writing. He is most famous for his Jesse McDermitt series, which features a retired Marine who shares many of Stinnett's own experiences and adventures. The series is set in the Florida Keys, a place that Stinnett knows well, having lived there and explored its waters for many years. Stinnett's writing is heavily influenced by his love of the sea and his military background, making his novels a thrilling and exciting read for many. He currently resides in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in South Carolina with his wife and daughter, where he continues to write and draw inspiration from his surroundings.