Caine Riordan

Known as a novelist and a game designer, Dr. Charles E. Gannon has received citations and awards for several of his science fiction novels, including the Caine Riordan series. Also called the Terran Republic series, his books all became Nebula finalists and national bestsellers. He has also collaborated with other novelists, such as Steve White in the Starfire series, and Eric Flint in the 1632 series. He is also known for his work on game designing, particularly focusing on role-playing games.