Dr. Cy Stein is a retired oncologist, research scientist, and professor, and currently, an author, In addition to writing novels of historical fiction and a work of alternative fiction,, Dr. Stein has authored over 230 original scientific papers, letters, chapters, reviews and editorials. Stein hails from a notable literary family that includes cousin Harry Stein, author and journalist, and Joseph Stein, playwright of Fiddler On The Roof. Cy is a native New Yorker who now resides there with his wife. He has two children and four grandchildren, He is a graduate of Brown University, and holds a Ph.D. in chemistry from Stanford University.