Peter F. Hamilton is a British author, born on 2 March 1960 in Rutland, England. He is renowned for writing science fiction space opera. As of the publication of his tenth novel in 2004, his works had sold over two million copies worldwide, establishing him as Britain's best-selling science fiction author.

Hamilton's vivid storytelling and expansive universe-building have captivated readers, making him a significant figure in contemporary science fiction literature.