Buddy Levy
Buddy Levy is a clinical associate professor of English at Washington State University and acclaimed author of historical adventure narratives.
His books explore legendary expeditions and figures, including Conquistador (2008), River of Darkness about Francisco Orellana's Amazon voyage, and recent polar expedition accounts like Empire of Ice & Stone and Labyrinth of Ice.
He co-authored Geronimo with Mike Leach and No Barriers with Erik Weihenmayer.
As a freelance journalist, Levy has covered adventure sports worldwide in publications like Backpacker, Discover, and Ski.
His works have been published in six languages, with Conquistador considered for television adaptation.
He lives in northern Idaho.
