Ken Follett

Ken Follett (born 5 June 1949) is a Welsh-born British novelist best known for bestselling thrillers and large-scale historical epics such as The Pillars of the Earth and the Century Trilogy. He began his career in journalism and publishing before achieving international success with the 1978 spy thriller Eye of the Needle. Follett has sold well over 100 million copies of his books worldwide, been honoured for his contributions to literature, and remains active as a writer and public figure.