Michael Scott Rohan

Michael Scott Rohan was a Scottish author of fantasy and science fiction, born in Edinburgh in 1951 and best known for his acclaimed 'Winter of the World' epic fantasy trilogy set in an ice-bound world[1][2]. He also wrote on opera and collaborated with Allan J. Scott on nonfiction and fantasy works before his writing career was curtailed in 2001 due to an incurable disease[1][6]. Rohan died on August 12, 2018, in Edinburgh at the age of 67[1][3].