Óscar De Muriel was born in 1983 in Mexico City, in the building that now houses the Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum. As a young child, he was already interested in storytelling and attempted to write his first story at the age of seven. This early work was a short adventure about dinosaurs, specifically a battle between triceratops and stegosaurus against a starving T-Rex. Although it was a simple three-page story, it marked the beginning of De Muriel's passion for writing.
De Muriel spent his formative years in Mexico, where he developed his writing skills and experimented with different genres. Eventually, he found his niche in historical fiction. After completing his education in Mexico, De Muriel moved to the United Kingdom to further his studies and completed a PhD. In addition to being a writer, De Muriel is also a chemist, translator, and violinist. He currently resides and works in Manchester, England.
"The Loch of the Dead" is De Muriel's fourth novel, following "A Mask of Shadows," "A Fever of the Blood," and "The Strings of Murder." These works have established him as a talented author in the historical fiction genre, and his books are well-regarded for their intricate plots, well-developed characters, and rich historical detail. De Muriel's background in chemistry, translation, and music has no doubt informed his writing, adding depth and complexity to his stories. His work continues to captivate readers, who are drawn into the worlds he creates and the characters he brings to life.