Matt Pearce is a storyteller, historian, and explorer at heart. Living in the market town of Ampthill — the setting that inspired The Colour Keepers — he spends his days immersed in the folklore and landscapes of rural England. A passionate walker and lover of history, Matt covers more than two thousand miles each year, discovering new places and ideas that find their way into his stories. His writing combines local myth, adventure, and mystery — where the ordinary world meets the extraordinary.