Ever since his mother told him he was descended from Vikings, ANDREW VARGA
has had a fascination for history. He's read hundreds of history books,
watched countless historical movies, and earned a BA from the
University of Toronto with a specialist in history and a major in
English. Andrew has traveled extensively across Europe, where he toured
famous castles, museums, and historical sites. During his travels he
accumulated a collection of swords, shields, and other medieval weapons
that now adorn his personal library. Andrew currently lives in the
greater Toronto area with his wife Pam, their three children, and their
mini-zoo of two dogs, two cats, a turtle, and some fish. It was his
children's love of reading, particularly historical and fantasy stories,
that inspired Andrew to write this series. In his spare time, when he
isn't writing or editing, Andrew reads history books, jams on guitar, or
plays beach volleyball.
