In addition to archaeological thrillers, E. Chris Ambrose also writes dark historical fantasy novels as E. C. Ambrose: the Dark Apostle series about medieval surgery, from DAW Books. Research interests include the history of technology and medicine, Mongolian culture, Medieval history, and astronomy. Novels have taken her to Germany, England, France, India, Nepal, China and Mongolia as well as many United States destinations. In the process, E. C. learned how to hunt with a falcon, clear a building of possible assailants, and pull traction on a broken limb. In addition to writing, E. C. works as an adventure guide, teaching rock climbing and leading hiking, kayaking, climbing and mountain biking camps. Under any name, you do NOT want to be her hero.