Leo Lyons

Leo Lyons is a speculative fiction author whose work explores the dangerous intersection of autonomous systems, geopolitics, and human myth-making. Drawing on a background in software architecture and international relations, he crafts intense, fast-paced thrillers centered on near-future existential risks. When he is not charting the unintended consequences of artificial minds or dissecting global defense systems, Leo enjoys long-distance desert trail running, tinkering with analog audio synthesizers, and hunting for rare mid-century philosophy paperbacks. He lives in the Pacific Northwest with his partner and their rescue dog. A Star in the East is his latest techno-thriller.