James John Herbert, OBE was a renowned English horror writer. Born on 8 April 1943 and passing away on 20 March 2013, Herbert was a full-time writer who also designed his own book covers and publicity.

His literary career was marked by massive success worldwide, with his books selling 54 million copies and being translated into 34 languages, including Chinese and Russian. Herbert's works are known for their powerful blend of horror and thriller fiction, exploring the darker sides of human nature and the lurking menace of evil.