Lee Child

Lee Child is the pen name of James D. Grant, a British author of thriller novels internationally celebrated as the creator of the iconic wandering ex-military hero Jack Reacher. Before writing fiction, he spent nearly two decades working as a television presentation director for British television.

He achieved worldwide publishing phenomenon status with his debut novel Killing Floor, launching a blockbuster thriller series that has sold over 100 million copies globally and been adapted into major feature films and television series.

Child’s masterly plotting, minimalist prose style, and compelling protagonist have earned him numerous literary honors, including the prestigious CWA Diamond Dagger. He is a titan of modern thriller fiction.