Richard Compson Sater

Richard Compson Sater retired from the U.S. Air Force after 24 years of service, attaining the rank of lieutenant colonel. He spent most of his career in photojournalism, a veteran of both Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Thirst is his second novel, following Rank (2016). Sater earned a bachelor’s degree in creative writing from the University of Pittsburgh, a master’s in creative writing from Purdue University, and a Ph.D. in fine arts from Ohio University. He has at various times been a professor, radio announcer, bookkeeper, bricklayer, bartender, critic, actor, and window-shade salesman. He lives in Seattle.