Scott Lynch was born in 1978 in St. Paul, Minnesota, and current lives in Wisconsin.

In addition to being a freelance writer for various role playing game companies he has done all the usual jobs writers put in their bios: dishwasher, waiter, web designer, marketing writer, office manager and short-order cook.

His first novel, The Lies of Locke Lamora, was an international success and he now writes full-time.

Edward Miller has illustrated numerous children's books, including a series written by David A. Adler. His books have received a number of starred reviews from SLJ, Kirkus, PW, and Booklist.

Miller was associate art director at Knopf Juvenile Books. He lives in Mineola, New York.