Curtis Ippolito is an Anthony Award Finalist (2024 and 2023) and Derringer Award Finalist (2023), and is the author of BURYING THE NEWSPAPER MAN.

“Honest, raw, and emotionally-driven.” —Aaron Philip Clark, award-nominated author of Under Color of Law

“First-rate writing… Gutsy literary prose with plenty of sharp, smart twists.” —Greg Levin, award-winning author

“An empathetic read and the main characters are well drawn, from the slick and creepy news editor Bill to decent but confused officer Kemp.” —Paul Burke, Crime Fiction Lover

“Ippolito keeps readers on the edge of their seat with this amazing thriller.” —Stuart Ashenbrenner, Best Thriller Books

BURYING THE NEWSPAPER MAN is Ippolito’s debut novel, published in 2021. His short fiction has been featured with numerous notable publications and included in several anthologies. He is a member of Sisters in Crime National, and a board member of the San Diego chapter of Sisters in Crime.

He lives in San Diego, California, with his wife and enjoys traveling, hiking, and hanging out at the ocean.