Marlon James is a Jamaican-born novelist and professor whose work has garnered international acclaim and reshaped contemporary literature. James won the prestigious Man Booker Prize in 2015 for his novel A Brief History of Seven Killings, making him the first Jamaican author to receive this honor. His writing, known for its vivid storytelling, complex characters, and exploration of Jamaican history and culture, spans genres from historical fiction to fantasy. James's other notable works include The Book of Night Women and Black Leopard, Red Wolf, the first in his Dark Star Trilogy.