C.E. Albanese
About Me
About
C.E. Albanese
Former U.S. Secret Service agent C.E. Albanese is a Clive Cussler Adventure Writers Competition Grandmaster winner. He co-hosts The Crew Reviews podcast, interviewing today’s top storytellers.
When not crafting thrillers, Albanese explores themes of faith, redemption, and the human condition through articles, essays, and chapbooks.
“Albanese delivers a unique and authentic glimpse into the U.S. Secret Service, providing a sense of realism and authenticity that is second to none…”
—Jack Carr,
#1 New York Times bestselling author
Background
C.E. Albanese began his law enforcement career at the New Jersey Attorney General's Office before joining the U.S. Secret Service as a special agent. With more than 25 years of law enforcement experience, he's spent a career protecting others from fraud and violence.
He is a graduate of Rutgers University and lives in the suburbs of Washington D.C. with his wife and two children.
Achievements
With short stories, articles, and numerous essays published in magazines and anthologies, Albanese brings a rich portfolio that resonates with readers and critics alike.
He served on the board of the Virginia Writers Club and is a judge for the Clive Cussler Adventure Writers Competition.
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My Next Launch
Fifteen stories that illuminate moments of divine grace hidden within everyday life.
From a teenager learning the true meaning of service during Holy Thursday Mass to a security guard wrestling with temptation, these brief but powerful tales reveal how God’s love manifests in the most ordinary circumstances.
Each story, crafted at 500 words or less, captures a single moment where grace breaks through—sometimes dramatic, often subtle, but always transformative
