Adrian Cole was born in Plymouth, Devonshire, in 1949. Recently the director of college resources in a large secondary school in Bideford, he makes his home there with his wife, Judy, son, Sam, and daughter, Katia. The books of the Dream Lords trilogy (Zebra books 1975–1976) were his first to be published. Cole has had numerous short stories published in genres ranging from science fiction and fantasy to horror. His works have also been translated into many languages including German, Dutch, and Italian. Apart from the Star Requiem and Omaran Saga quartets being reprinted, some of his most recent works include the Voidal Trilogy (Wildside Press) and Storm Over Atlantis (Cosmos Press).