Jeffrey James Higgins is a decorated former DEA supervisory special agent turned award-winning thriller author. Over a 20-year law enforcement career, he specialized in narcoterrorism, wrestling a suicide bomber and battling the Taliban. He earned the Attorney General’s Award for Exceptional Heroism and the DEA Award of Valor. Transitioning to writing in 2017, Higgins crafts authentic international espionage novels, including the bestselling Nathan Burke series. Higgins holds a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Cincinnati and a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism from the Boston University College of Communication. Today, he combines his expertise in investigative storytelling with community leadership as the owner of Elaine’s Literary Salon in Alexandria, Virginia.