Joseph Camp is an artist and author whose stories begin in front of real works of art. Drawn to museums, archaeology and the puzzles of art history, he has walked the long road to Monte Senario above Florence and painted his own version of Leonardo’s Annunciation, discovering along the way the mathematical proportions hidden in its design. Those experiences became The Vanishing Point, the first Elena Marchetti novel, where accurate Renaissance history meets a mystery older than humanity. His other books are The Luminous Strings, a fantasy adventure for young readers; Focus Fundamentals, a practical guide to concentration and goal-setting; and Adventure Health, a guide to combining travel and fitness. He is currently at work on Elena’s next adventure.