Stephen CoontsStephen Coonts is well-known for his eight New York Times bestselling books, the first of which was the beloved flying tale. A well-known mystery writer who launched his career with the 1986 best-seller Flight of the Intruder, about the Vietnam War. ollowing his honorable discharge from the military as a lieutenant in 1977, he went on to earn a Juris Doctor degree. He subsequently worked as an oil and gas lawyer for a number of corporations, pursuing his passion for writing in his spare time. He has also authored several more stories and stand-alone novels. Read More Read Less