Ed Kovacs is the author of espionage/conspiracy thrillers as well as the critically acclaimed Cliff St.James series of crime novels. Using various pen names, he has worked professionally around the world as a screenwriter (eight of his screenplays have been produced) journalist, and media consultant. He is a member of the Association of Former Intelligence Officers, Foreign Correspondent's Club Thailand, American Legion Post 299, the International Thriller Writers association, and Mystery Writers of America.