John Ringo

John Ringo is an American author of military science fiction, fantasy and techno-thrillers, and a New York Times bestseller. Born in Miami-Dade County, Florida, he spent his childhood moving between many countries, then served four years in the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne Division after finishing high school in 1981.

He later worked as a database manager before turning to writing full time with A Hymn Before Battle, the first of the Posleen War books. His other series include Black Tide Rising, Troy Rising, Council Wars, Empire of Man and Paladin of Shadows, and he has co-written many novels with other authors.