Ted Dekker

Ted Dekker is a renowned author, known for his thrilling mystery, thriller, and fantasy novels with Christian themes. He was born in Indonesia to missionary parents, John and Helen Dekker. Due to his parents' work, Dekker's childhood was spent in a unique cultural environment, which later became a source of inspiration for his writing. He has based some of his works on the experiences he had early on in life.

Dekker is known for his suspense-filled novels, with characters that are both memorable and intriguing. His writing style has earned him a reputation as one of the best novelists in the world. After graduating from high school, Dekker moved to the United States, where he pursued philosophy and religion. He later joined the corporate world but left it in the early 90s to pursue his passion for writing. Dekker's first mainstream novel, Thr3e, was a thriller that was later adapted to film.

In addition to Thr3e, Dekker has written several other best-selling novels, including the Books of History Chronicles series. He is known for his ability to combine adrenaline-laced stories with unexpected plot twists, unforgettable characters, and incredible confrontations between good and evil. Dekker currently resides in Austin, Texas, with his wife, LeeAnn, and their four children.