Axel Martens

Axel Martens has always been drawn to the shadowy corners of fantasy, where heroes aren't perfect and villains have their own stories. A lifelong bookworm, he traded childhood bedtime stories for audiobooks during his commute to NYC. When not weaving intricate plots or wrangling a day job at Google, Axel loves exploring the world. Drawing inspiration from the stark beauty of Iceland and the haunting castles of Scotland, his debut novel, Mae: Death's Youngest Daughter, is a fascinating journey...See more

Axel Martens has always been drawn to the shadowy corners of fantasy, where heroes aren't perfect and villains have their own stories. A lifelong bookworm, he traded childhood bedtime stories for audiobooks during his commute to NYC. When not weaving intricate plots or wrangling a day job at Google, Axel loves exploring the world. Drawing inspiration from the stark beauty of Iceland and the haunting castles of Scotland, his debut novel, Mae: Death's Youngest Daughter, is a fascinating journey into the gray areas between good and evil. See less