BURNABY HAWKES is a pen name. He is an Egyptian-Canadian fiction writer and celebrated translator renowned for his intricate plots and sweeping epics. A multi-award nominee, he boasts a diverse academic background with degrees in medicine, nursing, and a Master's in Global Affairs. Hawkes has held a wide range of roles, including baker, security guard, nurse, physician, and research analyst for the NATO Association of Canada. He currently divides his time between Newfoundland and California, for work and family.