Martin Dugard is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and historian who has written on topics ranging from presidents to Egyptian pharaohs. He is coauthor of the popular Killing series along with other acclaimed works including Into Africa, The Explorers, The Murder of King Tut, and To Be a Runner. Known for his fondness for adventure, he is also a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and has flown around the world at twice the speed of sound. He lives in California with his family.