Karen Traviss

Karen Traviss is a British science fiction author known for her original Wess'har series and her extensive work on tie-in novels for popular franchises such as Star Wars, Gears of War, and Halo. She has also written for comics and video games. Traviss has a background in journalism and served in the Territorial Army and the Royal Naval Auxiliary Service, which influences her writing, particularly her focus on military themes and realistic portrayals of conflict. She is a graduate of the Clarion Science Fiction and Fantasy workshop. Her work often explores themes of cultural clashes, identity, and the complexities of warfare. She is a #1 New York Times bestselling author.