Jess Walter is an American author known for his compelling storytelling and diverse body of work, including eight novels and a nonfiction book. His writings have been translated into more than 20 languages, and his essays, short fiction, criticism, and journalism have been featured in publications such as Details, Playboy, Newsweek, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, and The Boston Globe.

Walter's literary achievements include being the recipient of the Edgar Allan Poe Award and a finalist for the National Book Award in 2006. Besides his novels and essays, he writes screenplays and was the co-author of Christopher Darden's 1996 bestseller In Contempt.

He currently resides in Spokane, Washington, the city of his childhood, with his wife Anne and their children, Brooklyn, Ava, and Alec.