As a fiction writer, Michael Livingston is the author of the bestselling audiobook Black Crow, White Snow and the Seaborn Cycle series of novels it inspired, as well as the Shards of Heaven epic historical fantasy series. An acclaimed conflict analyst in his day job, he has twice won the Distinguished Book Prize from the international Society for Military History (2017, 2020) and is the author of numerous popular histories, including Never Greater Slaughter and Agincourt. At present, he serves as the Citadel Distinguished Professor at The Citadel. You can find Michael at www.michaellivingston.com or on X @medievalguy.

PRAISE FOR THE SHARDS SERIES:'Readers with an interest in this era will be captivated by the weaving of fiction with the reality of the past and the weaving of the reality of the past with the magic of the unseen world' - Kirkus Reviews'Livingston impressively makes these less famous personages feel more interesting and vivid than the usual headliners.' - Publishers Weekly'This is a top-notch tale. An accomplished nonfiction author and historian, Livingston has a talent for storytelling that will keep readers immersed in the complex tale.' - Library Journal'Livingston has spiced real history with a compelling dose of fantasy! Wonderfully imaginative and beautifully told.'