George Alec Effinger

George A. Effinger was a famous science fiction writer, mostly known for his Marîd Audran trilogy of novels.

Writer
G. A. Effinger wrote the introductory short story The Honored Dead that opens the following books:
 * 1997/October: Trinity: Trinity Rulebook (limited)
 * 1997/October: Trinity: Trinity Rulebook
 * 1999/October: Trinity: Trinity Rulebook (softcover)