David Eddings was born in Washington State in 1931 and grew up near Seattle. He graduated from the University of Washington and went on to serve in the US Army. Subsequently, he worked as a buyer for the Boeing Aircraft Company and taught college-level English. His career as a fantasy writer, with his wife Leigh, has been spectacular.

'Nobody writes modern fantasy like Eddings or as well! Eddings is at the top with the very best' Vector 'Sparhawk is the best-realized hero in modern fantasy' Daily Telegraph

David Eddings was born in Washington State in 1931 and grew up near Seattle. He graduated from the University of Washington and went on to serve in the US Army. Subsequently, he worked as a buyer for the Boeing Aircraft Company and taught college-level English. His career as a fantasy writer, with his wife Leigh, has been spectacular.

'Nobody writes modern fantasy like Eddings or as well! Eddings is at the top with the very best' Vector 'Sparhawk is the best-realized hero in modern fantasy' Daily Telegraph