Edward Bardes started his writing career at the age of 19, with the publication of Vasquez Private Eye: A Fable of Murder and the Unknown Truth. He published his second book, Vasquez Private Eye: A Futile Escape from the Snipe of Fate, at the age of 29. He grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he developed an interest in writing, aviation, and video game development. His hobbies include bowling, reading manga, bicycle riding, and visiting amusement parks.