Eric Van Lustbader was born and raised in Greenwich Village. He is the author of more than twenty-five best-selling novels. His novels have been translated into over twenty languages. Mr. Lustbader is a graduate of Columbia College, with a degree in Sociology.

Before turning to writing full time, he enjoyed highly successful careers in the New York City public school system, where he holds licenses in both elementary and early childhood education, and in the music business, where he worked for Elektra Records and CBS Records, among other companies.