Michelle Paver is a British author best known for her children's fantasy series, Chronicles of Ancient Darkness. She has written several other books, including the Wolf Brother series and the Gods and Warriors series. Paver was born in Tanzania and moved to England when she was six. She studied biochemistry at Oxford University and worked in the City of London for several years before becoming a full-time writer. Paver is passionate about nature and the environment, and her books often feature themes of conservation and respect for the natural world. She is an advocate for animal welfare and has been involved in several charities. Paver's books have been translated into over 30 languages and have sold millions of copies worldwide.