About the Author

Andrei Baltakmens was born and raised in Christchurch, New Zealand. He holds Ph.D.s in English literature and creative writing, and is the author of numerous short stories and three novels, including the historical mystery THE RAVEN'S SEAL (2012). He has lived in Ithaca, New York; Brisbane, Australia; and now makes his home in Palo Alto, California, with his wife and son.