Max Gladstone is an American fantasy author known for his prolific output and innovative approach to urban fantasy and speculative fiction. Born in 1984, he gained prominence with his 2012 debut novel, Three Parts Dead, which initiated the expansive Craft Sequence. Gladstone’s writing style is characterized by complex world-building, intricate magic systems, and a focus on themes of power, identity, and technology. He frequently collaborates with other authors, notably Amal El-Mohtar, as evidenced by their award-winning novella, This Is How You Lose the Time War.













































































