About the Author

EDWARD M. LERNER has degrees in physics and computer science. As an engineer, Lerner has led development projects for NASA and various contract work from telecommunications to national defense. His books include "Probe," "Moonstruck," and the collection "Creative Destruction, "as well as a collaborative series of Ringworld prequels ("Fleet of Worlds" and "Juggler of Worlds") with Larry Niven. He lives in Virginia with his wife, Ruth.