Edward M. Lerner is a physicist and computer scientist who transitioned from a thirty-year career in high-tech industries to writing full-time. His works span science fiction and techno-thrillers, including novels like "Small Miracles," "Energized," and "The Company Man," as well as traditional SF-adventure fare such as the "InterstellarNet" series. Collaborating with Larry Niven, Lerner co-authored the "Fleet of Worlds" space-opera series. His 2015 novel "InterstellarNet: Enigma" received the inaugural Canopus Award, and his writing has earned nominations for Hugo, Locus, and Prometheus awards.
Lerner's background in physics and computer engineering informs his writing, which often explores near-future technologies and scientific concepts. Beyond novels, he has contributed essays on science and technology in collections like "Frontiers of Space, Time, and Thought" and analyzed the science behind fiction in "Trope-ing the Light Fantastic." His short fiction has been compiled in multiple volumes, including the career-spanning "The Best of Edward M. Lerner." With a focus on rigorous worldbuilding and thought-provoking themes, his work continues to engage readers interested in speculative fiction grounded in scientific plausibility.