JORDAN MECHNER is a writer of prose, movie scripts, and video games. He lives in southern California, where he’s working on the next Prince of Persia game and writing and directing award-winning documentaries.

LEUYEN PHAM and ALEX PUVILLAND are happily married in art. They found time in their highly successful careers to bring SOLOMON'S THIEVES to life. LeUyen has produced several acclaimed picture books for children, including her self-authored Big Sister, Little Sister. Alex has worked as an animator for Dreamworks Feature Animation and on numerous films. They co-illustrated the First Second graphic novel PRINCE OF PERSIA. They live in San Francisco with their son Leo.

On the run from the law . . . in 14th century France

Life as a Templar Knight returning from the Crusades is dull— bread, beans, and lots and lots of walking. But after Martin stumbles upon his lost love (now married—to someone else), things begin to get more interesting very quickly. There’s a vast conspiracy afoot to destroy the Templar Order and steal their treasure. Soon, Martin finds himself one of the only Templars out of prison—and out for revenge!

A swashbuckling story of betrayal, adventure, and an epic swindle, Solomon’s Thieves is the first volume in a trilogy written by Jordan Mechner (the creator of the acclaimed Prince of Persia video games) and illustrated by LeUyen Pham and Alex Puvilland.