Michael Eisner is a graduate of Yale University and Yale Law School. He has worked in refugee camps on the Thai Cambodia border and was in Chile during the transition from Pinochet's rule to democracy. An expert in international law, he worked on the Middle East peace process for the U.S. State Department. It was during a trip to Syria, he visited the massive medieval fortress, Krak des Chevaliers, and it inspired him to write a novel about the Crusades. Michael Eisner live in New York City.
'A fine retelling of the travels and battles of one Francisco de Montcada' -- Giles Foden Conde Nast Traveller 'The thinking man's swashbuckler, a ripping yarn that packs a cerebral wallop as well' -- Steven Pressfield, author of Gates of Fire 'An impressive debut' Independent 'Impressive...it's a bloodthirsty, but gripping tale, told with the authority of someone who has thoroughly researched his subject' Yorkshire Post an impressive achievement' Mail on Sunday