David Ellis

David Ellis is an accomplished lawyer and author known for his legal thrillers.

He won the Edgar Allan Poe Award for Best First Novel with "Line of Vision." Ellis attended Northwestern Law School and began his legal career in Chicago in 1993.

He served as the House Prosecutor in the impeachment trial of Illinois Governor Blagojevich.

In 2014, Ellis was elected to the Illinois Appellate Court.

His legal background significantly influences his writing, adding authenticity to his novels.

Ellis lives outside Chicago with his wife and three children, balancing his judicial career with his successful writing endeavors.