born 1965
Lee Child is a British author best known for his Jack Reacher thriller series, which has garnered a global readership and spawned several film adaptations. Born on October 29, 1954, in Coventry, England, he worked in television for many years before becoming a full-time writer in 1997. His novels are characterized by their suspenseful plots and the formidable character of Jack Reacher, a former military policeman turned drifter.