Jeff Edwards (author)
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Jeff Edwards is an American author of military thrillers. He has published an assortment of articles and opinion columns
, mostly on Military.com
, and in various military newspapers. The majority of his published work, fiction and non-fiction, pertains to the U.S. military. His novel, Torpedo
, won the Admiral Nimitz Award for Outstanding Naval Fiction from the Military Writer's Society of America
, and the American Author Medal from the American Author's Association.
Edwards was born and raised in Savannah, Georgia
. Following a 23 year career as a sonar technician
, he retired from the United States Navy
as a chief petty officer
. He now resides in San Diego, California
, where he writes military novels and opinion columns, and works as a consultant to the military.
Column (newspaper)
A column is a recurring piece or article in a newspaper, magazine or other publication. Columns are written by columnists.What differentiates a column from other forms of journalism is that it meets each of the following criteria:...
, mostly on Military.com
Military.com
Military.com is the website created by Military Advantage to be a portal for U.S. military members. In early 2004, Military Advantage was purchased by Monster Worldwide. The company's main revenue streams are advertising, military-themed products and lead generation for military recruiters...
, and in various military newspapers. The majority of his published work, fiction and non-fiction, pertains to the U.S. military. His novel, Torpedo
Torpedo
The modern torpedo is a self-propelled missile weapon with an explosive warhead, launched above or below the water surface, propelled underwater towards a target, and designed to detonate either on contact with it or in proximity to it.The term torpedo was originally employed for...
, won the Admiral Nimitz Award for Outstanding Naval Fiction from the Military Writer's Society of America
Military Writer's Society of America
The Military Writers Society of America, also known as the MWSA, is not-for-profit association of several hundred authors, poets, and artists, most of whom are U.S. military veterans or family members of veterans...
, and the American Author Medal from the American Author's Association.
Edwards was born and raised in Savannah, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia
Savannah is the largest city and the county seat of Chatham County, in the U.S. state of Georgia. Established in 1733, the city of Savannah was the colonial capital of the Province of Georgia and later the first state capital of Georgia. Today Savannah is an industrial center and an important...
. Following a 23 year career as a sonar technician
Sonar Technician
Sonar Technician is a United States Navy occupational rating.ST's are responsible for underwater surveillance. They assist in safe navigation and aid in search, rescue and attack operations. They operate and repair sonar equipment...
, he retired from the United States Navy
United States Navy
The United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the seven uniformed services of the United States. The U.S. Navy is the largest in the world; its battle fleet tonnage is greater than that of the next 13 largest navies combined. The U.S...
as a chief petty officer
Chief Petty Officer
A chief petty officer is a senior non-commissioned officer in many navies and coast guards.-Canada:"Chief Petty Officer" refers to two ranks in the Canadian Navy...
. He now resides in San Diego, California
San Diego, California
San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest city in California. The city is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, immediately adjacent to the Mexican border. The birthplace of California, San Diego is known for its mild year-round...
, where he writes military novels and opinion columns, and works as a consultant to the military.
The Sea Warrior Files
- Torpedo (October 2004) Re-released as Sea of Shadows (December 2010)
- The Seventh Angel (December 2010)
- Sword of Shiva (Scheduled for release December 2011)