Murray Hill

Murray Hill is a veteran, artisan craftsman, and published author based in Palmerston North with his teenage son, Robert. Holding an MA in history, he is known for working with local schools on hands-on STEM projects, bringing a practical approach to education through traditional manufacturing, metal casting, and historical reconstruction. He has a diverse catalog of works spanning historical artillery, technical mechanics, and serialized historical fiction, with writing credits that include Any Idiot Can Build a Trebuchet, The Winter of 536, The Plague of 550, and Codex Catapultae. He divides his time between practical workshop design, deep historical research, and writing.