Lance Erlick is a science fiction thriller writer who has created captivating stories for both adult and young adult readers. He has penned several series, including the Android Chronicles, Rebel, Regina Shen, and Xenogeneic. The Android Chronicles series, launched in 2018, features the character Synthia Cross, an artificial intelligence who grapples with the download of a human mind and the emergence of human-like behavior while facing challenges from humans who seek to control her.
Erlick's life has been marked by frequent relocations, which have significantly influenced his writing. His father was an aerospace engineer who worked on various science-related projects, including the Apollo spacecraft and the original GPS satellites. This nomadic childhood took Erlick to different parts of California, the East Coast, and Europe. To cope with the constant upheaval, Erlick found solace in science fiction stories by authors such as Asimov, Bradbury, and Heinlein. He eventually pursued higher education in physics, political science, and business, earning his BS and MBA at Indiana University. Erlick further honed his writing skills at Ball State, the University of Iowa, and Northwestern University.
Erlick's diverse background and educational pursuits have enabled him to captivate a wide audience with his storytelling. Among his popular works are Xenogeneic: First Contact, Rebel, and the Regina Shen series. Xenogeneic: First Contact follows aerospace engineer Elena Pyetrov's struggle against alien pilgrims intent on taking over Earth. The Rebel series features Annabelle Scott, a young woman who faces a crisis of conscience after being drafted into the military to enforce laws she believes are unjust. The Regina Shen series takes place in a post-apocalyptic world where abrupt climate change has led to Collapse and the formation of a new World Federation. Regina, an outcast, must fight for survival and help her family while avoiding capture by the authorities. Readers interested in learning more about Lance Erlick and his stories can visit his website at LanceErlick.com.