A J CarlisleA. J. Carlisle holds a Ph.D. in medieval European history, with varied interests that include the Crusades of 1096-1291, theology and philosophy of the Middle Ages, and the Mediterranean Worlds of Late Antiquity. Inspired since childhood by the worksof J.R.R. Tolkien & C.S. Lewis, Carlisle has spent the last 25 years working on his 9-book "The Artifacts of Destiny" series, of which "The Codex Lacrimae, Parts 1-3" comprise the first book. His hope is to "reboot and universalize" the epic fantasy genre by bringing to a global audience a unique blend of Norse mythology, Arthurian legends, international folklores & heroes (and villains) drawn from all parts of the medieval world! Carlisle lives in the United States with his wife and children. Read More Read Less