Kevin Sands

Kevin Sands is a Canadian author best known for his thrilling historical mystery series beginning with "The Blackthorn Key." The series follows Christopher Rowe, an apothecary's apprentice in 1660s London, as he unravels dangerous puzzles and conspiracies. Sands combines meticulous historical research with page-turning adventure, creating stories filled with codes, secret societies, and period details that bring the past vividly to life. His subsequent novels, "Mark of the Plague" and "Call of the Wraith," continue Christopher's adventures. Before becoming a full-time writer, Sands worked as a computational physicist. His background in science enriches his historically grounded tales with clever puzzles that captivate middle-grade and young adult readers alike.