Author

Books by Elizabeth Moon

Elizabeth Moon is an American author who served as a United States Marine before turning to fiction. She is best known for the Deed of Paksenarrion, which drew directly on her military experience to create a realistic account of mercenary life in a secondary fantasy world. Her subsequent work includes the Vatta's War science fiction series and the Nebula Award-winning The Speed of Dark. Moon lives in Texas and has been active in the defense and veteran communities throughout her career. Her military background remains the most distinctive element of her fantasy and science fiction writing.