Ed Dee
Encyclopedia
Ed Dee is an author, born in Yonkers, New York
on February 3, 1940. He graduated from Sacred Heart High School, then served two years in the United States Army
. In 1962 in joined the New York City Police Department
(NYPD). He earned a BA
from Fordham University
. He retired from the NYPD as a lieutenant
and then he began to write. He earned an MFA
in creative writing from Arizona State University
. His first novel, 14 Peck Slip, was named a notable book of the year in 1994 by the New York Times. Bronx Angel in (1995), Little Boy Blue (1997), and Nightbird (1999) followed. His latest book The Con Man's Daughter was released in fall 2003. He has two daughters and four grandchildren. He lives in Delaware
with his wife Nancy.
Yonkers, New York
Yonkers is the fourth most populous city in the state of New York , and the most populous city in Westchester County, with a population of 195,976...
on February 3, 1940. He graduated from Sacred Heart High School, then served two years in the United States Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
. In 1962 in joined the New York City Police Department
New York City Police Department
The New York City Police Department , established in 1845, is currently the largest municipal police force in the United States, with primary responsibilities in law enforcement and investigation within the five boroughs of New York City...
(NYPD). He earned a BA
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
from Fordham University
Fordham University
Fordham University is a private, nonprofit, coeducational research university in the United States, with three campuses in and around New York City. It was founded by the Roman Catholic Diocese of New York in 1841 as St...
. He retired from the NYPD as a lieutenant
Lieutenant
A lieutenant is a junior commissioned officer in many nations' armed forces. Typically, the rank of lieutenant in naval usage, while still a junior officer rank, is senior to the army rank...
and then he began to write. He earned an MFA
Master of Fine Arts
A Master of Fine Arts is a graduate degree typically requiring 2–3 years of postgraduate study beyond the bachelor's degree , although the term of study will vary by country or by university. The MFA is usually awarded in visual arts, creative writing, filmmaking, dance, or theatre/performing arts...
in creative writing from Arizona State University
Arizona State University
Arizona State University is a public research university located in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area of the State of Arizona...
. His first novel, 14 Peck Slip, was named a notable book of the year in 1994 by the New York Times. Bronx Angel in (1995), Little Boy Blue (1997), and Nightbird (1999) followed. His latest book The Con Man's Daughter was released in fall 2003. He has two daughters and four grandchildren. He lives in Delaware
Delaware
Delaware is a U.S. state located on the Atlantic Coast in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. It is bordered to the south and west by Maryland, and to the north by Pennsylvania...
with his wife Nancy.