Chris Riker is a writer, father, and journalist. He grew up in Rhode Island and now makes his home in Georgia with his wife, Ping. He has always loved books, from science-fiction and fantasy, to historical novels and biographies. Building on a background in broadcast news, including a stint at CNN, he is now focused on telling stories with strong characters and moral resonance. His premiere effort, ‘Come the Eventide,’ blends a love for our beautiful Earth and her myriad life-forms with a sense of wonder at our shared purpose and fate.