Chris Wendel is an American crime fiction author from Florida whose writing includes morally-ambiguous protagonists, existential themes, twisty plots, and deeply-embedded sarcasm and humor. His work blends propulsive, action-packed prose that explores masculinity, morality, family, redemption, and making the most of the human experience.

Chris is an active a member of International Thriller Writers, Florida Writers Association, and Mystery Writers of America. He’s mentored students through college writing clubs and has coordinated and/or participated in numerous writer panels.

When not plotting murders, kidnappings, and the chaotic lives of complex characters, he is working through an endless TBR pile, attending music festivals, seeking exemplary culinary experiences, working in the kitchen to replicate those culinary experiences, cheering on his favorite soccer team (Orlando City), tinkering with his guitar, and exercising.