J. Dharma Windham is a novelist, archaeologist, and adventurer whose work blends history, mythology, and exploration. He spent more than three years participating in archaeological expeditions in Egypt and has traveled extensively throughout the Middle East, North Africa, and Central America in search of ancient cultures and forgotten histories.

A lifelong sailor and explorer, Windham has crewed offshore voyages, sailed the Sea of Cortez, and lived aboard his sailboat for two years. His fascination with the ancient world, particularly Egypt, ancient religions, and lost civilizations, provides much of the inspiration for his fiction.

He is the author of numerous novels, including Captain Nemo: The Beginning and The Cleopatra Chronicles series. He lives in Southern California with his cat, Hemlock, who remains unimpressed by literary accomplishments.