John Twelve Hawks concludes his Fourth Realm trilogy with "The Golden City," which hits shelves Sept. 8. Although he has an enthusiastic fan following, he won't be going out for any bookstore meet-and-greets.
The author has maintained his anonymity since his debut, "The Travelers," was published in Britain in 2004 (it came out in the U.S. a year later).
"John Twelve Hawks" is thought to be a pseudonym, and he -- or she -- has chosen to stay "off the grid," according to a 2005 interview with SFFWorld.com.
"It's an awkward life, but not a difficult one," John Twelve Hawks told the website. "I'm lucky to have a variety of friends who help me."
