Rory Marron is a 'flags and gun-smoke' novelist with a special interest in the Orient. His writing, which is always faithful to the historical record, reflects a keen, near obsessive, interest in research into period and location. Rory was born in Lancashire, England but lived in Tokyo for 12 years, where he worked in the media industry and also studied a number of martial arts including kendo and iaido. He has travelled widely in Asia. His first-hand experience of the diverse cultures, legends and lore of the region gives his plots and characters a depth and authenticity that resonates with fans of stories set in Asia.