Michael White

Born in South Wales in 1959, he worked as a science editor before becoming a full-time author. Over the course of his career, he wrote both non-fiction and novels, building a reputation for clear, accessible books about science, history, and famous thinkers.

His non-fiction includes works on figures such as Isaac Newton and Leonardo da Vinci, as well as broader science titles for general readers. He also wrote bestselling historical thrillers including Equinox, The Medici Secret, and The Borgia Ring, showing the same love of ideas and hidden histories in his fiction.

He died in Australia in 2018. Readers often remember his work for its mix of curiosity, storytelling energy, and the sense that learning something new can be just as gripping as a mystery plot.