Ted Dekker (stylized as TED DEKkER) is a renowned American author known for his Christian mystery, thriller, and fantasy novels. Some of his most acclaimed works include Thr3e, Obsessed, and the Circle Series. His writing is characterized by adrenaline-laced stories, unexpected plot twists, unforgettable characters, and incredible confrontations between good and evil.

Dekker has achieved significant success with his novels, and by 2005, he had sold over 500,000 copies of his suspense novels. He resides in Austin with his wife LeeAnn and their four children.