A former editor at Scientific American, Mark Alpert weaves cutting-edge science and mind-blowing ideas into high-energy thrillers. His first novel, Final Theory, was an international bestseller published in twenty-three languages and optioned for film. His nine other thrillers have also won acclaim; he received the Best Novel award from the William Faulkner Literary Competition and was a finalist for the Cybils, Nutmeg, and Beehive book awards.