Barry Mathias, B.Ed., M.A., is a teacher of English and Drama, and author of historical fiction. His Ancient Bloodlines Trilogy has sold well throughout Canada, Britain and the USA.
The Ancient Bloodlines Trilogy is comprised of: "The Power in the Dark"; "Shadow of the Swords"; and "Keeper of the Grail". It covers the years 1112 to 1118 and is an exciting exploration of the use of power; in particular it deals with the importance of bloodlines, and the rise of the Knights Templar.
The Celtic Dreams Trilogy is comprised of "Celtic Dreams of Glory"; "In the Ashes of a Dream"; and "The Final Dream". It focuses on the rise and fall of the charismatic Welsh King Gruffydd ap Llewelyn, who died in 1063 at the hands of Harold Godwinson, the Saxon Earl of Wessex, who later became King Harold of England - then the story continues with the struggle against Harold's successor, William the Conqueror.
His other publications include Ebb Tide (a collection of poetry) and One For Sorrow, Two For Joy (a collection of short stories).
Website: www.barrymathias.net