Sir Brian Lumley was an English author renowned for his contributions to the horror fiction genre. Born on 2 December 1937, Lumley rose to fame in the 1970s by writing in the Cthulhu Mythos universe, originally created by American writer H. P. Lovecraft. He introduced new characters, notably Titus Crow, gaining significant attention.

In the 1980s, Lumley achieved even greater success with his best-selling Necroscope series, featuring the character Harry Keogh, who possesses the unique ability to communicate with the spirits of the deceased. The series has been translated into ten languages and has sold over a million copies worldwide.

Before fully dedicating himself to writing, Lumley served as a Military Policeman for 22 years, experiencing several Cold War hotspots, including Berlin and Cyprus during its partition days. He retired with the rank of Sergeant-Major and moved to Devon to pursue writing full-time. His first work was published in 1970.

In recognition of his contributions to literature, Lumley was awarded the World Fantasy Life Achievement Award in 2010.