Andrew Child

Andrew Grant (born May 1968) is a British thriller novelist best known for his series featuring protagonists such as former Royal Navy officer David Trevellyan, detective Cooper Devereaux, and intelligence agent Paul McGrath, as well as his ongoing collaboration with his older brother, the bestselling author Lee Child (Jim Grant), on the Jack Reacher series under the joint pen name Andrew Child.

Born in Birmingham, England , Grant grew up in St Albans, Hertfordshire, and studied English Literature and Drama at the University of Sheffield , where he graduated before founding and directing a critically acclaimed independent theatre company that performed at venues including the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. After more than 15 years in the telecommunications industry —some roles involving work under the UK's Official Secrets Act —Grant transitioned to writing full-time, debuting with the espionage thriller Even in 2009, the first in his David Trevellyan series, which also includes Die Twice (2010) and More Harm Than Good (2012).

In the 2010s, Grant developed the Detective Cooper Devereaux series, beginning with False Positive (2015) and followed by False Friend (2017) and False Witness (2018), exploring themes of legal intrigue and moral ambiguity in fast-paced narratives. He introduced the Paul McGrath series in 2019 with Invisible , followed by Too Close to Home (2020). His standalone works include Run (2014). Since 2020, Grant has co-authored the Jack Reacher novels with Lee Child , starting with The Sentinel and continuing through titles like Better Off Dead (2021), No Plan B (2022), The Secret (2023), In Too Deep (2024), and Exit Strategy (2025), blending the series' signature action with Grant's distinctive style as he increasingly takes the lead on the franchise.

Grant, who is married to historical mystery author Tasha Alexander, lives on a wildlife preserve in Wyoming, where he continues to develop new projects in the thriller genre.

Andrew Grant was born in May 1968 in Birmingham, England.

He is the youngest of three brothers, with the eldest being Jim Grant (better known by his pen name Lee Child) and the middle brother Richard; the family was middle-class, with their father working as a civil servant.

Although born in Birmingham, Grant's family relocated south during his early childhood to St Albans in Hertfordshire , where he was raised in a supportive environment marked by close sibling bonds despite the significant age gap with his brothers—Lee was about 14 years older.

Grant attended local schools in St Albans during his formative years.

Andrew Grant attended the University of Sheffield , where he studied English Literature and Drama . His academic pursuits emphasized the analysis of literary works alongside practical training in dramatic arts, laying a foundational understanding of narrative structure and creative expression. This curriculum, which integrated elements of creative writing through script development and performance, honed his skills in storytelling and character development.

Upon graduating from the University of Sheffield , Grant founded and ran a small independent theatre company based in the city. The company focused on producing and showcasing original material, presenting works to local, regional, and national audiences. One of its notable achievements was a critically successful appearance at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe , where the original productions received acclaim for their innovative storytelling and dramatic execution.

In his early professional roles, Grant engaged in theatre production and management, overseeing aspects such as directing, staging, and administrative operations for the company's performances.