Ben Kane
Ben Kane is an Irish author of historical fiction novels. He writes the Forgotten Legion Chronicles, Hannibal, and Eagles of Rome series. Born in Kenya to Irish parents while his father worked there as a veterinarian. When he was 7, his family moved back to Ireland. Growing up, Ben was always an avid reader, but his favourite books were military and historical fiction. Despite this, he never wanted to pursue writing and only ever wanted to be a veterinarian. He went to school, began his career and moved to the UK, but meanwhile he couldn’t help but get the travel bug, and spent months and then years travelling around the world (having visiting close to 70 countries in total, and all seven continents). Ben now lives in North Somerset, England with his wife and family.