Edward Whittemore
May 26, 1933 – August 3, 1995
Edward Whittemore's fiction is shaped by his remarkable career as a Marine officer and a CIA operative across the Far East, Europe, and the Middle East. This background, combined with experiences managing a newspaper and working in narcotics control, lent his narratives a unique, worldly perspective. He delved into complex themes, often situated in international settings, drawing directly from his insights into espionage and global affairs. Whittemore's distinctive literary voice captures the intricacies of human nature against a backdrop of geopolitical landscapes.