Jordan Jacobs is a renowned American author, particularly known for his children's mystery and adventure novels. He is the writer of the popular Samantha Sutton series. As a child, Jacobs was always fascinated by archaeology, mummies, castles, and adventures similar to Indiana Jones. This early interest led him to participate in an excavation at the tender age of 13 in the Sierra Nevada. His passion for the subject remained unwavering throughout his high school years, prompting him to complete an archaeology program and pursue further studies in the field at Stanford, Oxford, and Cambridge. Jacobs' research has taken him to nearly 50 different countries, allowing him to gain firsthand experience and knowledge of various archaeological sites and cultures.
Apart from his writing career, Jacobs is also the Head of Cultural Policy at the Phoebe Hearst Museum of Anthropology at UC Berkeley. His dedication to archaeology and its preservation has led him to work with prestigious institutions such as the Smithsonian, the American Museum of Natural History, and UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. Jacobs has been instrumental in formulating policies related to the protection of archaeological sites in developing countries. His extensive travels and research have given him a unique perspective and understanding of the importance of preserving these sites for future generations. Jacobs currently resides in San Francisco with his wife and daughter, where he continues to balance his time between writing and his work in cultural policy.
Samantha Sutton Books
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Year
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Samantha Sutton and the Labyrinth of Lies
2012
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Samantha Sutton and the Winter of the Warrior Queen