K.W. Jeter is an acclaimed American author celebrated for his daring imagination and genre-defying stories. A lifelong friend of Philip K. Dick, Jeter was at the forefront of science fiction’s evolution, famously coining the term “steampunk” in a 1987 letter to Locus magazine. He is the creator of the acclaimed “Dr. Adder” and the innovative “Morse” trilogy, blending cyberpunk edge and noir sensibilities. Jeter has also penned bestselling sequels to Philip K. Dick's “Blade Runner” and contributed deftly plotted novels set in the Star Trek and Star Wars universes. Known for atmospheric world-building and dark, twisty narratives, Jeter’s writing ranges from technological dystopias to psychological thrillers. His trailblazing creativity and sharp wit continue to influence speculative fiction today. Jeter lives in Las Vegas with his wife, Geri, and continues to write, relentlessly imaginative as ever.