Ed Packard was born in 1931 in Huntington, New York, and worked as a lawyer before becoming a full-time writer. He wrote the first book in Bantam's classic Choose Your Own Adventure series, The Cave of Time, and wrote many other titles in the series. His book Imagining the Universe (1994), received a Scientific American book award. His recent writings are available at edwardpackard.com.
“Epic… iconic...Long-time fans will eagerly dive into revisiting this gem from the early days of the series, and kid readers will love discovering the Cave of Time as they navigate a maze of choices….Kids and adults agree, these are the books that get 9- to 12-year-olds reading.” — Bleedingcool.com ""The Choose Your Own Adventure series is pure magic on the page. Whether you're a curious 9-year-old, a nostalgic adult, or even in your 60s looking for a good laugh and a bit of fun, these books deliver an experience unlike any other. They don’t just tell a story—they invite you into it, making you the hero and putting the outcome entirely in your hands."" — Brittany, Arts & Letters Bookstore