Steve Thayer (b. (1953-03-23)March 23, 1953 in Saint Paul, Minnesota) is an author whose work has been on The New York Times Best Seller list. His birth date is March 23, 1952. Thayer was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota and currently resides in Edina, Minnesota. Thayer graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in 1976. His books are classified as suspense genre. The topics of his work include criminal investigations, conspiracies, murder, and kidnapping.Thayer's writing as been described as "gritty" and "fast-paced."