Chimaera

IAN IRVINE was born in Bathurst in 1950, and educated at Chevalier College and the University of Sydney, where he took a PhD in marine science.

After working as an environmental project manager, Ian set up his own consulting firm in 1986, carrying out studies for clients in Australia and overseas. He has worked in many countries in the Asia-Pacific region. An expert in marine pollution, Ian has developed some of Australia’s national guidelines for the protection of the oceanic environment.

Ian Irvine lives with his family in northern New South Wales. His previous fantasy quartet, The View from the Mirror, has also been published in the UK and the US, and translated into European and Asian languages. He has recently completed Runcible Jones: The Gate to Nowhere, the first of a fantasy quintet for younger readers. Ian is now working on The Song of Tears, the next Three Worlds Trilogy.

Ian can be contacted at ianirvine@ozemail.com.au

His website is www.ian-irvine.com