Scott McEwen is an American author best known for co-writing the memoir "American Sniper" alongside Chris Kyle, a former Navy SEAL. The book details Kyle's military career, which includes his time as a sniper in Iraq where he recorded the most sniper kills in U.S. military history. "American Sniper" gained widespread popularity and was later adapted into a successful film directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Bradley Cooper as Chris Kyle. In addition to "American Sniper," Scott McEwen has written fiction and non-fiction books, often with a focus on military and legal thrillers. His works include the "Sniper Elite" series of novels, which feature a character named Gil Shannon who is a top sniper working on covert operations. McEwen often collaborates with other authors and experts to add authenticity to his military-themed stories. His background as a trial attorney in San Diego, where he still practices law, likely provides him with insights for his legal-themed works.