CHUCK HUSTMYRE

"Chuck Hustmyre understands the grittiness of the streets, and his characters come to life with an authenticity that grabs you. It is story telling at its very best!” --Kevin M. Sullivan, author of THE BUNDY MURDERS.

Chuck Hustmyre spent 22 years in law enforcement and retired as a special agent with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF). During his career he specialized in violent crime, narcotics, and fugitive investigations.

Chuck wrote the screenplay for the LIONSGATE movie House of the Rising Sun, starring Dave Bautista, Danny Trejo, Dominic Purcell, and Amy Smart. He adapted the screenplay from his novel of the same title. He also wrote the upcoming novel A Killer Like Me.

Chuck is also the author of the true crime books An Act of Kindness (Penguin/​2007) and Killer with a Badge (Penguin/​2004).

In addition to his fiction, Chuck is also an award-winning journalist, having written nearly 800 newspaper and magazine articles. His work has appeared in a variety of publications, including The Washington Post, truTV's Web site CrimeLibrary.com, The Baton Rouge Advocate, 225 magazine, New Orleans Magazine, Psychology Today, and Homeland Security Today.

His article "Blue on Blue: Murder, Madness, and Betrayal in the NOPD" (New Orleans Magazine, February 2005) was selected for the 2006 edition of HarperCollins' annual nonfiction book Best American Crime Writing.

AWARDS

2009, first place, In Cold Blog's Detective Award for best true crime article, "Missing: Caylee Anthony," truTV's CrimeLibrary.com.

2008, finalist, Press Club of New Orleans, feature writing, "Violent Night: On the street with NOPD Homicide," New Orleans Magazine.

2007, second place, Press Club of New Orleans, investigative journalism, "True Blue: Katrina and the Cops," New Orleans Magazine.

2006, finalist, Press Club of New Orleans, excellence in journalism, "Blue on Blue: Murder, Madness, and Betrayal," New Orleans Magazine.

TELEVISION APPEARANCES

The O'Reilly Factor, Fox News
The Line-Up, Fox News
Hannity's America, Fox News
The Live Desk, Fox News
Fatal Beauty: 15 Notorious Women, E! Network
Deadly Women: Born Bad, Discovery Channel

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

Mystery Writers of America
International Thriller Writers
National Press Club
The Authors Guild

Chuck Hustmyre lives in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and rides a Harley-Davidson.