Philip Womack is a novelist, journalist, and teacher with a lifelong passion for myth, legend, and storytelling. A graduate of Oxford University, where he studied Classics and English, he has written widely acclaimed novels for children and young adults, including The Liberators, The Darkening Path trilogy, and The Double Axe. His work often reimagines timeless myths and legends for modern readers, blending gripping adventure with lyrical prose. In addition to his fiction, Womack is a regular contributor to national newspapers and magazines, where he writes on literature, culture, and the arts. He also teaches creative writing and has led workshops inspiring young writers to explore myth and imagination in their own stories. The Arrow of Apollo continues his mission to bring the ancient world vividly to life for today's readers, capturing both the wonder of myth and the complexities of growing up in its shadow.