David MorrellDavid Morrell is the author of First Blood, the award-winning novel in which Rambo was created. He holds a Ph.D. in American literature from Penn State and was a professor in the English department at the University of Iowa.His numerous New York Times bestsellers include the classic spy trilogy that begins with The Brotherhood of the Rose. An Edgar, Anthony, and Macavity nominee, Morrell is the recipient of three Bram Stoker Awards and the prestigious ThrillerMaster Award from the International Thriller Writers organization. His latest novel is the highly praised Victorian mystery/thriller Inspector of the Dead. Read More Read Less