Since 1989, Lynn Picknett has researched historical and religious mysteries. Together with coauthor Clive Prince, she has written such bestsellers as The Stargate Conspiracy and The Templar Revelation, which directly inspired The Da Vinci Code. A frequent speaker at conferences around the world, she regularly appears on TV series such as Forbidden History, History’s Ultimate Spies, and Medieval Murder Mysteries. She lives in Surrey, UK.