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Lee Child (born 1954) is a British thriller writer currently living in New York City. His first novel, Killing Floor, won the Anthony Award for Best First Novel, while his second book, Die Trying, won the W H Smith Thumping Good Read Award. Subsequent books have been nominated for a variety of accolades and awards.
Each of Child's novels follows the adventures of an American former Military Policeman named Jack Reacher who is wandering the United States in search of redemption.
Biographical Timeline
- 1954 - Born in Coventry, England
- 1974 - Attended law school in Sheffield, England
- 1976 - Worked part-time in theatre
- 1977 - Joined Granada Television as presentation director
- 1995 - Fired by Granada Television due to "corporate restructuring"; Began writing
- 1997 - Published first book
- 1998 - Moved to USA
BookPage: Interview with Lee Child - 'Lee Child's Knight Errant' - interview by Michael Grollman.
January magazine: Interview with Lee Child - Interview features his early career in television, and his best-known character, the ex-military policeman Jack Reacher.
Lee Child - Official site - with biography, synopses of his novels, appearances, and a forum.
Meta Description: [ Author Lee Child's Official Website: Information on best-selling writer Lee Child's novels, tour schedule and more ]
Reacher Creatures - Web site for fans of Lee Child and his character 'Jack Reacher'. Includes book reviews, and chat room.
Writers Write: A Conversation With Lee Child - Interview by Claire E. White.
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