Robert Muchamore

Robert Muchamore is a British author born in North London, best known for his CHERUB series, which follows orphaned children trained as spies for the British Secret Service. Before becoming a writer, he worked as a private investigator for twelve years, an experience that adds realism to his espionage fiction. The CHERUB series has sold over 15 million copies worldwide and won numerous awards, including eight literature awards for The Recruit.

North London, England Dec 26, 1972 Wikipedia Website
young adult fiction espionage adventure