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Andrew Grant, born in 1968, is an English author who has penned several thriller novels. His writing career began in 2008 with the release of "Even" in 2009. He initially developed series featuring characters like David Trevellyan, a Royal Naval intelligence officer, and later Cooper Devereaux, a detective in Alabama, followed by books with Paul McGrath. Grant also wrote a standalone novel, "Run." His work has garnered positive reviews from publications such as Library Journal and Publishers Weekly.

In a significant career development, Lee Child, Andrew Grant's older brother and creator of the Jack Reacher series, announced in 2020 his intention to step back from writing the books. Grant has since taken over the continuation of the Jack Reacher series, publishing new installments under the pseudonym Andrew Child, initially collaborating with his brother before assuming full responsibility. Grant is married to novelist Tasha Alexander, and they reside in Wyoming. He is also a known supporter of the Aston Villa football club.

Andrew Grant's literary output began with the novel "Even" in 2009, which was followed by "Die Twice" and "More Harm Than Good." These early works featured David Trevellyan, an officer in Royal Naval intelligence. Grant later shifted his focus to a detective series set in Birmingham, Alabama, introducing Cooper Devereaux in "False Positive" (2015) and continuing with "False Friend" and "False Witness." Subsequently, he introduced Paul McGrath as the protagonist in "Invisible" (2019) and "Too Close to Home." Grant also penned the standalone novel "Run" in 2014.

A pivotal moment in Andrew Grant's career occurred when his brother, Lee Child, the author of the immensely popular Jack Reacher series, declared his intention to retire from writing the books. This transition saw Grant assume the mantle of the series. Initially, Child planned to co-write the subsequent installments with Grant, facilitating a gradual handover. Grant is now continuing the Jack Reacher saga under the pen name Andrew Child, beginning with "The Sentinel" in 2020. This collaboration has resulted in several jointly credited novels in the series.

Born in 1968, Andrew Grant is the younger brother of author Lee Child. In 2010, he married fellow novelist Tasha Alexander, whom he met at the Bouchercon crime fiction convention in 2008. The couple lived in Chicago for several years before relocating to Tie Siding, Wyoming. Grant's personal interests extend to his writing, notably his support for the Aston Villa football club. This affinity is reflected in his books, where characters sometimes bear names of former Aston Villa players, such as Paul McGrath.