Max Gladstone (1984–)
Max Gladstone is an American author known for his intricate fantasy and science fiction works, particularly the "Craft Sequence" urban fantasy series and "This Is How You Lose the Time War," co-authored with Amal El-Mohtar, which garnered widespread critical acclaim and numerous awards. His writing often explores themes of law, magic, economics, and power structures, blending philosophical depth with action-packed narratives and unique world-building. Beyond his novels, Gladstone has contributed to various short fiction anthologies and has a background in law and technology.