Patrick Rothfuss

Patrick Rothfuss is an American fantasy author, college instructor, and philanthropist. Holding a master’s degree in English from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, he taught creative writing before achieving literary stardom.

He achieved global acclaim as the author of The Kingkiller Chronicle series, beginning with his phenomenal debut novel The Name of the Wind and its sequel The Wise Man’s Fear, which redefined modern epic fantasy.

Rothfuss’s exquisite lyrical prose, intricate world-building, and complex character development have earned him a fiercely dedicated international readership. He is a master craftsman of speculative fiction.