F.X. Holden, a pseudonym used by Tim Slee, is a prolific author of military science fiction and thriller novels. Slee began his writing career as a short fiction author, winning the Allen & Unwin INK short fiction prize. He transitioned to long fiction, achieving recognition with awards like the Grand Prize in the US Publishers Weekly BookLife Prize. Holden's writing style is characterized by fast-paced action, detailed military settings, and often incorporates elements of espionage and suspense, frequently employing banter, sarcasm, and sharp dialogue as seen in his 'Fiasco' series.

















