Ryan Howe served four years in U.S. Army Intelligence before transitioning to a civilian role with the Department of Defense. Now based in Japan he lives with his amazing wife, he writes high-stakes spy thrillers rooted in global tension, betrayal, and covert warfare. A long-distance runner, mountain biker, language learner, and movie buff, Ryan brings a mix of grit and heart to every story and fuels his late-night writing sessions with energy drinks and a cat that thinks she's the main character.