Alistair Forrest is a historical fiction author with a lifelong fascination for the ancient world. His novels are inspired by real events, places, and people from history — brought to life with characters who feel the heat, the fear, the ambition and courage of their time. He grew up in the Middle East, which probably explains his early obsession with history. After returning to the UK, he spent much of his career in journalism and magazine editing, working for newspapers such as the South Wales Echo and later editing titles in travel, photography and natural health. He was also principal of a PR company for a decade. He lives on the beautiful island of Alderney with his wife, the illustrator and children’s author Lynda Adlington.