Gayle Lynds Books in Order

Gayle Lynds is the acclaimed author of ten international espionage novels, hailed by the literary world as the reigning queen of espionage fiction by Library Journal and a kick-ass thriller writer by The London Observer. Her exceptional craft has also earned praise from Lee Child, who labels her today's best espionage writer. Born and raised in the Midwest, Gayle graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in journalism, where she was mentored by renowned authors John Irving and Kurt Vonnegut. Her formative years at the Iowa Writers' Workshop were instrumental in shaping her writing style and fueling her passion for storytelling. Gayle's distinguished career began as a reporter for The Arizona Republic, where her investigative pieces led to significant changes in state legislation. She later transitioned to an editor role at a private think tank with Top Secret security clearance, where she was exposed to a diverse array of ideas and professionals, sparking her creative vision. With a deep love for mainstream literature, Gayle also explored her talent for writing short stories, which were published in literary journals. Simultaneously, she crafted male pulp novels in the Nick Carter series, eventually merging these two styles into her signature espionage fiction voice.