Ed Diamante delves deep into the disconnect between what people say and do, especially as it relates to the subconscious, self-sabotaging contradictions that fuel dysfunction, extremism, and dystopia. As an environmental biologist by education at a Jesuit University and by trade, Diamante's works often include themes of human vs. nature and faith vs. reason/science. Michael Crichton's scientific mind, Cormac McCarthy's writing style, and most everything Hemingway are Diamante's inspirations.