Rob Thurman is a well-known American author who writes under the pen name Robyn Thurman. She is renowned for her work in the dark urban fantasy, horror, science fiction, and thriller genres. Thurman is a resident of rural Indiana, where she is still required to use dial-up to access the internet.
Thurman has gained fame as one of America's most successful authors and a New York Times bestselling novelist. She has written in a variety of genres, including science fiction, fantasy, urban fantasy, and horror. To date, she has written three novel series and two short stories, totaling around 15 books. Thurman's novels have been published in major countries worldwide, including the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, and Germany. The Trickster series and the Cal Leandros series written by Thurman share a common universe and are classified in the urban fantasy genre. The Korsak Brothers series, her other novel series, falls under the sci-fi thriller genre. Thurman's short stories and anthologies have been so popular that she has been featured in the list of the most successful urban fantasy authors such as Simon R. Green, Patricia Briggs, Charlaine Harris, and Kat Richardson.
Thurman is currently writing three series for Penguin Putnam's imprint ROC FANTASY, as well as a brand-new mainstream series for Simon & Schuster's POCKET BOOKS. She has also written for Charlaine Harris & Toni L.P. Kelner Anthology, WOLFSBANE AND MISTLETOE. Thurman's work is dark, non-stop action from beginning to end, rife with purely evil sarcasm as sharp as a switchblade - and probably nearly as illegal. She is a member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA). Thurman's work is known for its dark themes, fast-paced action, and sharp wit.