Lee Child, born James Dover Grant on 29 October 1954, is a renowned British author best known for his compelling thriller novels featuring the iconic character Jack Reacher. These novels follow the thrilling adventures of Jack Reacher, a former American military policeman, who travels across the United States.

Lee Child's debut novel, Killing Floor, published in 1997, was a massive success and won both the Anthony Award and the 1998 Barry Award for Best First Novel. Before his writing career, Lee Child had an 18-year tenure as a presentation director at Granada Television in Manchester, where he contributed to the production of notable series during British TV's "golden age."