ELIAS CROSS

Elias Cross writes political intrigue with the precision of a historian and the urgency of a journalist. A former policy analyst and war correspondent, Cross brings a rare authenticity to the shadowy intersections of power, corruption, and human ambition. His novels are layered with the careful detail of someone who has not only studied the world’s hidden corridors of influence but walked them himself.

 Old enough to know the cost of secrets—and still curious enough to chase them—Cross is recognized for his earnest, unflinching storytelling. His work bridges investigative realism with gripping suspense, weaving together narratives of betrayal, backroom deals, and the fragile balance between truth and survival. He wears his years lightly: a pair of reading glasses often perched low on his nose, a sharp wit in conversation, and an investigative gaze that seems to notice everything. Critics often remark that his characters feel less invented than revealed, as though Cross has seen them firsthand behind closed doors. Raised in the industrial Midwest but shaped by decades of travel through capitals and conflict zones, Cross now resides in a brick townhouse filled with overstuffed bookshelves, annotated maps, and newspaper clippings pinned to cork boards. When not writing, he can be found in quiet cafés with a fountain pen, listening more than speaking. 

 Comparisons: Elias Cross’s novels are often likened to the layered intrigue of John le Carré, the psychological weight of Graham Greene, and the narrative sharpness of Robert Harris—yet his voice is distinctly his own: thoughtful, unhurried, and relentless in pursuit of what lies beneath the surface. 

• "Every lie has a ledger."
• "Politics is the oldest mystery."
• "Elias Cross writes what others dare not whisper."