Charles R. Pellegrino is an American writer, born in 1953, known for authoring several books related to science and archaeology. His works include Return to Sodom and Gomorrah, Ghosts of the Titanic, Unearthing Atlantis, and Ghosts of Vesuvius.

Despite his accomplishments, Pellegrino faced controversy for falsely claiming to have earned a PhD. Moreover, his book The Last Train from Hiroshima (2010) was withdrawn from publication due to errors discovered shortly after its release.