Born in the North of England with a lifelong passion for horses, dogs, the paranormal and ancient history. Chris has travelled widely throughout her long and varied academic career, enhancing her interest in the past, especially the middle east. Living on the Mediterranean island of Malta for several years provided a rich tapestry of background experiences and sources of information for the intellectual, conspiracy novel, Saints and Cynics which takes a fresh look at the mystery of Malta's ancient past and uncovers surprising links with ancient Egypt.