Doug Stanton is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, journalist, lecturer, and screenwriter. He is renowned for his books, including The Odyssey of Echo Company, In Harm’s Way, and Horse Soldiers. His work, Horse Soldiers, inspired the Jerry Bruckheimer-produced film 12 Strong, starring Chris Hemsworth and Michael Shannon. This book is also mandatory reading for US Army Special Forces at the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School.

In Harm’s Way, which chronicles the sinking, rescue, and valor of the USS Indianapolis crew, remained on the New York Times bestseller list for over six months and is required reading for U.S. Navy officers. The unabridged audiobook won the 2017 Audie Award in the History category.

Stanton’s book, The Odyssey of Echo Company, was published in 2017. It has been highly praised, selected as a Military Times Best Book Of The Year, and received The Society of Midland Authors Best Non-Fiction Book Award.

His media presence includes appearances on national TV and radio, with features in prominent publications like The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and The New York Times. Additionally, Stanton is an engaging lecturer on topics such as current events and international affairs.

Besides his acclaimed books, Stanton has a rich history of writing on travel, sports, and entertainment, contributing to esteemed publications like Esquire and Outside. His adventurous experiences include near-drowning off Cape Horn and interacting with notable personalities like George Clooney and Harrison Ford.

Stanton holds an MFA from the Writers’ Workshop at the University of Iowa and has taught writing at various educational institutions. He co-founded the National Writers Series, a notable literary festival, and established a scholarship fund benefiting families of USS Indianapolis survivors.

Doug Stanton resides in Michigan with his wife, Anne Stanton, and their three children.