Marius Barash is a Romanian fantasy author born on July 30th, 1969. His journey spans a variety of disciplines including music composition and poetry, drawing, fencing, kendo, and traditional archery. This diverse tapestry of experiences draws unexpected connections between seemingly disparate realms, binding them into an unusual fusion.Barash's musical portfolio is a testament to his versatility and his ability to dive in his own depths, covering a broad spectrum of genres from progressive rock and chamber music to symphonic and ambient music, each marking a significant milestone in his personal evolution.His poetic pursuits yielded three lyrical works: "The Chrysalis", "About Gilgamesh", and "Apollon". And it is well-known that in every lyric poet, there exists an irresistible allure towards the realm of the fantastical and uncanny, which makes the transition from poetry to fantasy literature a natural progression

The Ghostbringer series marks Barash's maiden voyage into the realm of fantasy writing. However, his unique journey enriches his work in unexpected ways. His characters are shaped not only by the rhythm of his music and the lyricism of his poetry, but also by his experience with fencing and archery, and burst into life with palpable realism. As the story unfolds, each character acts like a mirror, succeeding in confronting the readers with their unresolved inner questions and thus drawing them into a profound introspective journey.