Daniel José Older

Daniel José Older is a New York Times bestselling American author known for his fantasy and young adult fiction. His notable works include the Shadowshaper Cypher series, the Bone Street Rumba urban fantasy series, the middle-grade historical fantasy series Dactyl Hill Squad, and the Star Wars novel Last Shot: A Han and Lando Novel. He began his writing career while working as an EMT in New York City and is recognized for his contributions to diverse representation in speculative fiction.