Sergei Lukyanenko

Sergei Lukyanenko is a Russian author of science fiction and fantasy novels. He was born in Karatau, Kazakhstan, in 1968. He studied psychotherapy at the Alma-Ata State Medical Institute and worked as a child psychiatrist before becoming a full-time writer. He has written over 30 novels and short story collections, many of which have been translated into English. His work has been praised for its complex characters, intricate plots, and thought-provoking themes. He is one of the most popular authors in Russia and has won numerous awards for his writing.