Matthew D. Ryan lives on the shores of Lake Champlain, one of the largest lakes in the continental United States, famous for the Battle of Plattsburgh and the ever-elusive Lake Champlain Monster, a beastie more commonly referred to as Champy. Matthew has studied philosophy, mathematics, and computer science in the academic world and has earned a black belt in martial arts. His published works include "Haladryn and the Minotaur", "The River's Eye," and a number of scattered ar more...