Lee Child
British thriller writer (born 1954) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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This article is about the British writer. For the Irish rugby league footballer, see Lee Child (rugby league). For the British tennis player, see Lee Childs.
James Dover Grant[1] CBE (born 29 October 1954), primarily known by his pen name Lee Child, is a British author who writes thriller novels, and is best known for his Jack Reacher novel series.[2] The books follow the adventures of a former American military policeman, Jack Reacher, who wanders the United States. His first novel, Killing Floor (1997), won both the Anthony Award and the 1998 Barry Award for Best First Novel.[3][4]
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Lee Child | |
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Born | James Dover Grant (1954-10-29) 29 October 1954 (age 69) Coventry, Warwickshire, England |
Occupation | Author |
Education | King Edward's School, Birmingham |
Alma mater | University of Sheffield (LLB) |
Period | 1985–present |
Genre | Crime fiction, mystery, thriller |
Notable works | Jack Reacher series of novels |
Spouse |
Jane Grant (m. 1975) |
Children | 1 |
Relatives | Andrew Grant (brother) |
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