Markus Keinhorst grew up in Leeds, England and has a twin brother and two young brothers. Following a year of travel in Australasia with his future wife Katrina, they moved to Vancouver, Canada in 2008 and now call it home. In 2011 Markus became a father and believes that being a parent is one of life’s major gifts and miracles. As a sport enthusiast, Markus enjoys playing a range of sports but in particular both Rugby League and Rugby Union and takes advantage of living close to a number of ski resorts including Whistler and Blackcomb Mountain. He enjoys reading various authors, but his favourites include Lee Child, Stephen Leather, Jack Higgins, Andy McNab and Chris Ryan..