Peggy Ann Shumway has always been enthralled by the individuals, stories, and mysteries of the past, which led her to years of historical and archaeological study and exploration. She loves family history and has compiled several genealogical works for herself and others. She holds a bachelor’s degree in multimedia, which she uses for cover design and video production, and she often blogs about writing. Her archaeological mystery adventure debut, Vestiges, allowed her to delve into the Hopewell civilization and combines her love of history with her passion for world-building. Peggy lives amid the rustic background of Arizona.