Dean Ing Books in Order

Dean Charles Ing is a prolific American author, renowned for his science fiction and techno-thriller works. A distinguished scholar, Ing holds a bachelor's degree from Fresno State University (1956), a master's degree from San Jose State University (1970), and a Ph.D. in communications theory from the University of Oregon (1974). His background in communication theory and experience as a veteran of the United States Air Force, aerospace engineer, and university professor, informs his writing. Ing has been a professional writer since 1977, and his fiction often incorporates practical, detailed descriptions of techniques and methods for survival situations. His work has been featured in the survivalist newsletter P.S. Letter, edited by Mel Tappan, and includes nonfiction appendices to his novels, such as his nuclear war survival novel, Pulling Through. Ing's characters frequently engage with scientific solutions, entrepreneurial innovation, and engineering, reflecting his interdisciplinary expertise.