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A fan of science fiction since the time he could read, Adam Connell devoured all things genre and promptly
became the oddest kid in his class. “The book that influenced me the most was Dune,” Connell says. “It’s a
literary landmark. It fulfills the kind of promise that only speculative fiction can deliver, by bringing new context
and meaning to age-old human issues. By that I mean without the constraints of our current social and
technological climate. For the author of genre fiction, there are millions of ways to dissect humanity.” Connell
began writing science fiction at age fifteen, and since his graduation from college in 1995 he has written six
novels—the first three have been completely destroyed to save him from future embarrassment.

Connell graduated from New York University with a degree in English and went on to a job in finance. This
unusual career path was the result of happy accident, good fortune, and desperation. Throughout his seven
years in finance, Connell was never completely happy. In 2002 he was contemplating a career change when
his company made the decision for him. Connell was laid off with about 200 other employees.

After his “separation” from the finance industry, Connell hunted for work in the publishing field. During a
phone interview with Sandra Schulberg, publisher of Phobos Books, Connell mentioned his passion for novel
writing. Ms. Schulberg arranged for a second interview to be held in her office, and invited Connell to bring
along his best manuscript.

Instead of a job, he got a book contract for Counterfeit Kings. Adam Connell lives in New York City and
is currently at work on his next novel.