Michelle Paver

Michelle Paver
Paver in 2005
Paver in 2005
Born (1960-09-07) 7 September 1960 (age 64)
Blantyre, Nyasaland
OccupationWriter, lawyer
NationalityBritish
Alma materLady Margaret Hall, Oxford
Period2000–present
GenreChildren's historical fantasy, horror
Notable worksChronicles of Ancient Darkness
Notable awardsGuardian Children's Fiction Prize
2010
Website
michellepaver.com

Michelle Paver (born 7 September 1960) is a British novelist and children's writer, best known for her children's historical fantasy series Chronicles of Ancient Darkness, set in prehistoric Europe. Born in Malawi, she moved to England as a young child. Paver started her career as a lawyer, before becoming a full-time writer. She is also the author of the children's series Gods and Warriors, as well as novels for adults, including the Daughters of Eden trilogy and several standalone books.