Sam R. Crosswell
"I’ve seen firsthand how oil, money, and power shape people’s lives—and sometimes destroy them. Writing thrillers lets me explore those truths in the rawest way possible."
Sam R. Crosswell is a thriller writer who draws on his years as a global drilling contractor to craft stories of crime, conspiracy, and power.

Sam R. Crosswell writes thrillers that explore the dark intersections of crime, oil, and global power.
Before becoming an author, he spent years working as a drilling contractor on projects that spanned the globe—from American oilfields to the deserts of the Middle East, the rigs of Southeast Asia, and the energy frontiers of India. Those experiences gave him an insider’s view of roughnecks, oil magnates, high-stakes contracts, and the hidden struggles that shape nations.
Today, Crosswell transforms that world into fiction. His novels are fast-paced, cinematic, and gritty—stories where ordinary people collide with corruption, conspiracies, and forces far larger than themselves.
If you enjoy thrillers filled with authenticity, suspense, and a global canvas, you’ll find them in the works of Sam R. Crosswell.
Sam R. Crosswell writes thrillers that explore the dark intersections of crime, oil, and global power.
Before becoming an author, he spent years working as a drilling contractor on projects that spanned the globe—from American oilfields to the deserts of the Middle East, the rigs of Southeast Asia, and the energy frontiers of India. Those experiences gave him an insider’s view of roughnecks, oil magnates, high-stakes contracts, and the hidden struggles that shape nations.
Today, Crosswell transforms that world into fiction. His novels are fast-paced, cinematic, and gritty—stories where ordinary people collide with corruption, conspiracies, and forces far larger than themselves.
If you enjoy thrillers filled with authenticity, suspense, and a global canvas, you’ll find them in the works of Sam R. Crosswell.