Steve's day job is as a biomedical scientist researching biopharmaceutical and nutritional approaches for optimising health. His main focus is in translating academic science into products and services that are useful and make a difference. He is also interested in finding new and exciting ways to communicate the complex role science plays in modern society. Although Steve has over 180 science publications, Unearthed is his first work of fiction. He is married with two adult daughters. On his days off he likes to get out on his sports motorcycle and enjoys a beer with his friends.