Keith Miles

Keith Miles is an accomplished American author, born in 1940, who has made a significant impact in the genres of historical fiction, horror, and mystery. He has also demonstrated his versatility by writing children's books, television and radio dramas, and plays. Under the pseudonyms Edward Marston, A.E. Marston, Martin Inigo, Conrad Allen, David Garland, and Christopher T. Mountjoy, Miles has created a diverse body of work that showcases his storytelling prowess and historical knowledge.

Prior to becoming a full-time writer, Miles received his education in South Wales and earned a degree in modern history from Oxford University. He spent three years lecturing before pursuing a career in writing. Miles's passion for history is evident in his work, particularly in his historical fiction and mystery novels. His Elizabethan theater series, written under the pseudonym Edward Marston, features protagonist Nicholas Bracewell, the bookholder of a leading Elizabethan theater company. This series offers an alternate, non-Shakespearean universe that has captivated readers.

Miles also penned a series of novels based on events in the Domesday Book, with protagonists Ralph Delchard, a Norman soldier, and Gervase Bret, a former novitiate turned lawyer who is of mixed Norman and Saxon descent. More recently, Miles has turned his attention to the early Victorian period, crafting a series of novels centered around the fictional railway detective Inspector Robert Colbeck. Miles's other series, including City Hospital, Action Scene, Alan Saxon, and Merlin Richards, further demonstrate his versatility and commitment to creating engaging stories across various genres.