Grant Blackwood

Grant Blackwood is a well-known American author, best recognized for his thriller novels. He is most famous for his co-authoring work with prominent authors such as Clive Cussler, Tom Clancy, and James Rollins. Blackwood was born on June 7, 1964, and his career as a co-author has led to his designation as a New York Times bestselling author for the novel "Spartan Gold." In addition to his co-authoring projects, Blackwood has also worked as a ghostwriter.

Blackwood's co-authoring efforts span several popular series. With Cussler, he has contributed to the Fargo Adventures series, and with Tom Clancy, he has written books under the house name of the Splinter Cell as well as the Jack Ryan, Jr. novel "Dead or Alive." Furthermore, Blackwood has co-authored several books in the Tucker Wayne series with James Rollins. Blackwood's successful co-authoring career led him to write his first full-length novel, "Spartan Gold," which became the first book in the Fargo Adventure series and solidified his status as a New York Times bestselling author.

In addition to his co-authoring projects, Blackwood is also the author of the Briggs Tanner series, which includes "End of Enemies," "Wall of Night," and "Echo of War." He has also co-authored the #1 New York Times bestseller "Dead or Alive" with Tom Clancy and "The Kill Switch" with James Rollins. Blackwood is a U.S. Navy veteran, having spent three years aboard a guided missile frigate as an Operations Specialist and a Pilot Rescue Swimmer. Currently, he resides in Colorado, where he is working on his own standalone series featuring a new hero.