A.J. Vranek was born in 1980 in Melbourne, Australia. As a child, his passions were football and science fiction movies. When he wasn't kicking the ball or glued to the screen, he would turn to books as an alternate outlet; one that grew into a deep love of reading. As an avid reader, he thrives on the hunt for the next literary masterpiece. A married father of three, A. J. enjoys overlanding in his old school Defender, camping in the wilderness, hiking and mountain bike riding. At 42, he discovered his knack for storytelling through intricate, real-world-relevant narratives while remaining true to his preferred genre, science fiction. His first novel, Roku's Keeper, transports readers to a thought-provoking world that asks hard questions about ancient times. A story that entertains, captivates, and mesmerises.