Chris Cleave is a distinguished British writer and journalist. Born on May 14, 1973, in London, he spent his formative years in Cameroon before returning to the UK. He pursued his education in experimental psychology at Balliol College, Oxford.

Cleave's literary career took off with his debut novel, Incendiary, which garnered a 2006 Somerset Maugham Award and was shortlisted for the 2006 Commonwealth Writers' Prize. The novel's success was further solidified when it was adapted into a feature film. His second novel, Little Bee, became a New York Times #1 bestseller with over 2 million copies in print, and Gold followed as his third novel.

Cleave resides in London with his wife and three children. He enjoys engaging in dialogue with his readers and actively participates in social media. He encourages readers to connect with him on Twitter or through his website.

When asked about his favorite childhood book, Cleave mentions The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C.S. Lewis, highlighting the impact of literature on his early life and eventual career path.