Ariel Isolde was born in Reykjavik, Iceland, although he does not hold Icelandic citizenship. He considers himself “Icelandic at heart” and has written about that imagined homeland. His work spans suspense, science fiction, and occult themes. He was a graphic designer and freelance writer before pursuing academic literature, focusing on pulp fiction. After two decades, he returned to fiction, publishing stories and film criticism. His books are available on Kindle and Audible, and he collaborates with Night Walk Publishing.