James Dicks

James E. Dicks Jr. is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, best-selling author, entrepreneur, and financial educator who writes across genres—from military thrillers to faith-based memoirs. His latest nonfiction release, Redeemed by Grace, is a powerful Christian testimonial about faith, redemption, and finding strength through life’s toughest seasons.

James is the author of the AQUILINE series, a high-stakes military techno-thriller grounded in real-world AI, cyber warfare, and intelligence tradecraft. Drawing from his service in the Marine Corps and decades in cybersecurity, he brings an insider’s perspective to the evolving nature of global conflict, where the front lines are no longer physical, but algorithmic.

He is the founder of Information Defense Systems, one of the earliest cybersecurity firms to protect high-frequency trading platforms and 24/7 financial data centers. In 2009, he pioneered AI-driven autonomous trading systems, experience that now fuels the digital battlefield in his fiction writing.

James is also the CEO of DIX Developments, a Florida-based real estate company overseeing an extensive land portfolio of commercial and residential lots. He serves as Chair Emeritus for the Department of Defense’s Florida Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve, and leads multiple Sheriff Foundation boards throughout the state, supporting law enforcement and public safety.

As a financial educator, James has authored multiple best-selling books published by McGraw-Hill, including Forex Made Easy, The Forex Edge, Operation Financial Freedom, and How to Buy and Sell Real Estate for Financial Freedom. He also co-authored Success Mastery with Jack Canfield, creator of Chicken Soup for the Soul.

His work and commentary have been featured on CNBC, FOX, CBS, ABC, NBC, and in Forbes, USA Today, Newsweek, and The Wall Street Journal.

Whether writing thrillers, teaching money strategies, or sharing his personal testimony, James Dicks remains committed to helping others succeed—with purpose, discipline, and a grounded, common-sense approach to life and business.