Troy Denning is the New York Times-bestselling author the Star Wars Fate of the Jedi novels-Abyss, Vortex, and Apocalypse-as well as many beloved and best-selling Forgotten Realms titles such as Crucible, Waterdeep, Pages of Pain, Beyond the High Road, and The Summoning. A former game designer and editor, he lives in western Wisconsin with his wife, Andria.