Don Winslow

Don Winslow, born October 31, 1953, is an acclaimed American author best known for his crime novels such as Savages, The Force, and the Cartel Trilogy, blending hard-boiled action, humor, and explorations of moral complexity. Raised in a small coastal town in Rhode Island as the son of a sailor and a librarian, he held diverse jobs including private investigator, safari guide, and trial consultant before achieving success as a New York Times bestselling writer. He has received numerous awards like the Raymond Chandler Award and LA Times Book Prize, and lives in California with his wife.