About the Author

Dave Duncan was born in Scotland. After graduating from the University of Saint Andrews, he moved to Canada, where he worked as a petroleum geologist for thirty years. He is the author of many science fiction and fantasy novels, among them A Rose-Red City, Magic Casement, and The Reaver Road, as well as the historical novel Daughter of Troy, which he published under the pseudonym Sarah B. Franklin. Under the name Ken Hood, he wrote the Longdirk series, which includes Demon Sword, Demon Knight, and Demon Rider. Children of Chaos (2006) was nominated for both the Prix Aurora Award and the Endeavour Award. Duncan is a founding and honorary life member of SF Canada. He continues to live in Canada with his wife, children, and grandchildren. Visit the author at daveduncan.com and openroadmedia.com/dave-duncan.