Ken Follett

Ken Follett is a globally acclaimed Welsh author of epic historical and suspense novels whose books have sold over 190 million copies worldwide. Educated at University College London, he began his career as a journalist before transitioning to fiction writing.

He achieved international literary stardom with his breakthrough espionage thriller The Eye of the Needle, followed by his monumental historical masterpiece The Pillars of the Earth, set in medieval England. His subsequent works include the ambitious Century Trilogy and the Kingsbridge series.

Follett’s meticulous historical research, masterly plotting, and vivid character development have earned him numerous international literary awards. He is a towering figure in modern popular fiction.