David R. Leng is the international best-selling author of four business books, but don’t let that fool you—he’s traded spreadsheets for suspense. A lifelong storyteller, David has spent decades crafting short stories that kept his family and friends entertained (and, hopefully, amused). Now, he’s channeling his passion for writing into novels, starting with his award-winning debut, Echoes of Fortune: The Search for Braddock’s Lost Gold. This multi-award-winning thriller weaves mystery, suspense, and historical intrigue across centuries and has earned accolades such as the 2024 PenCraft Book Award for Best Thriller and a Gold Book Award from Literary Titan. It was also a #1 Amazon New Release in Mystery/Thriller (September 2024), proving David’s knack for storytelling extends far beyond the dinner table.

When he’s not unraveling centuries-old mysteries on the page, David enjoys navigating open waters in summer and hitting the ski slopes in winter with his wife, Lynn, and their two children, Alizabeth and Luke. An active member of Emmaus and Autism Speaks, David is dedicated to supporting individuals with special needs, including his son Luke, who was diagnosed with Autism at 18 months. His other hobbies include woodworking, scuba diving, and wielding a hammer and saw to design and build sets for the local high school’s musical productions. Although some of his sets have earned Gene Kelly Awards (Pittsburgh’s Regional High School Theater Awards), he insists he’s more Bob the Builder than Frank Lloyd Wright.

“A diverting tale of an exciting, harrowing quest for a centuries-old fortune.”
– Kirkus Reviews