Nevil Shute

Award-winning author of 'On The Beach'

Nevil Shute was a British author known for his novels of science fiction and historical fiction. He is best known for his novel 'On The Beach', which tells the story of a group of survivors in a post-apocalyptic world. Shute was a prolific author, writing over 40 novels during his lifetime. He was also a respected member of his community, serving as a Justice of the Peace in Victoria, Australia. Shute was awarded the...