Bowman, Erin: - Erin Bowman is the critically acclaimed author of numerous books for children and teens, including the Taken trilogy, Vengeance Road, Retribution Rails, the Edgar Award-nominated Contagion duology, The Girl and the Witch's Garden, and the forthcoming Dustborn. A web designer turned author, Erin has always been invested in telling stories--both visually and with words. Erin lives in New Hampshire with her husband and children.