Robert Ludlum is one of the world's bestselling authors and there are more than 300 million copies of his books in print. He is published in 32 languages and 50 countries. As well as blending sophisticated plotting and extreme pace, Robert Ludlum's novels are meticulously researched.

In addition to the popular titles in the Covert-One series, Robert Ludlum's best-known books include The Scarlatti Inheritance, The Chancellor Manuscript and the Jason Bourne series.

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.