Jeff Critser
As the son of a Marine pilot, Mr. Critser's formative years were influenced strongly by the military way of life and the code of honor it embodied. Upon graduation from Vanderbilt University, Jeff pursued his own flying ambition as a Naval Aviator deployed to Guam with Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron Five (VQ-5). In additi.... more
As the son of a Marine pilot, Mr. Critser's formative years were influenced strongly by the military way of life and the code of honor it embodied. Upon graduation from Vanderbilt University, Jeff pursued his own flying ambition as a Naval Aviator deployed to Guam with Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron Five (VQ-5). In addition to flight operations, Jeff served in naval intelligence roles supporting key military operations overseas.
While in the Navy, Jeff pursued his outdoor passions of scuba diving, sailing, and snow skiing – activities he thoroughly enjoys today. A writing assignment during his graduate studies sparked Jeff’s interest in novels and helped foster a deep appreciation for his favorite authors – Tom Clancy, Vince Flynn, David Patterson, and James Rollins.
In addition to his military career in aviation and naval intelligence, Jeff has been an innovator in both commercial and defense technologies with extensive international experience. COLD SHADOWS is Jeff’s first novel; his second, DARK DOWN, is scheduled to be released in the spring of 2015. He lives in Cary, North Carolina, with his wife, Sonya, and two sons, Ian and Alec.