Glass House

Max Overton is a new author specializing in historical fiction, although he has also written extensively on biological non-fiction. His first book, Lion of Scythia, (an EPPIE finalist in 2001) deals with conflicts between the Macedonian Empire of Alexander the Great and the tribes on the borders of his realm. A second book in this trilogy, The Golden King, is also completed and the third and final book of this series is now being written. A series of murder mysteries with a historical basis is also being planned, taking place in Athens of the fifth century BC. Born in Malaysia to English parents, Max has traveled extensively, living in England, Belgium, Germany and Jamaica before settling down in New Zealand. Moving to Australia, Max took up a position teaching at James Cook University. He also undertook studies in tropical butterfly ecology for his doctorate, which earned him the name of 'The Butterfly Man' in Queensland. Max met Ariana in Australia and, after two years exploring the outback, the tropical rainforests, and New Guinea, they moved to the United States where they continue to write, side-by-side.Overton, Max is the author of 'Glass House' with ISBN 9781594260100 and ISBN 1594260109.