Duane Swierczynski

Duane Swierczynski is a renowned American crime writer, celebrated for his numerous non-fiction books, novels, and comic books. He was born on February 22, 1972, in Frankford, a town adjacent to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After leaving his hometown in the 1990s, Swierczynski settled in a small town in the Northeastern parts of Philadelphia.

Swierczynski has an impressive portfolio of work, including six non-fiction novels such as "The Big Bad Book" and "The Big Book." Apart from his writing, he has also lent his editorial skills to various publications. He has served as an editor at Details and Men's Health, and has also worked as an editor at the Philadelphia City Paper.

In addition to his non-fiction work, Swierczynski is also a prolific writer of comic books. He has written over 250 comic books, including "Cable," "Deadpool," "The Immortal Iron Fist," "Punisher," "Birds of Prey," "Bloodshot," "Star Wars: Rogue One," and "The Black Hood." He has also co-created several works, such as "The Guilty," an Audible Original, and "Lion & Lamb," a private eye thriller co-written with James Patterson.

Swierczynski's bibliography also includes fifteen novels, such as "Expiration Date," "Canary," and the forthcoming "California Bear." His short story collection, "Lush & Other Tales of Boozy Mayhem," was published by Cimarron Street Books. Despite his roots in Philadelphia, Swierczynski now resides in Southern California with his family.