Chris May

A HUGELY CREATIVE WRITER WITH A BOLD IMAGINATION.

PREPARE TO BE ENTERTAINED, INSPIRED AND CHALLENGED

"Chris May is an exceptionally talented author." Amazon review

"Superb writing, clever and thought-provoking." Goodreads review

"Chris May has a strong writing style and I am excited for more from him." Netgalley review

"Chris May will be added to my list of favourite writers." Amazon review

Chris May trained initially as an engineer before forging a career in healthcare. He founded health tech company Mayden in 2000 which today employs 150 people and is based in Bath.

His writing explores big ideas in philosophy, science, theology and psychology using fiction, usually in the form of page-turning mystery thrillers. He likes to create circumstances in which his characters wrestle with the major challenges of what it means to be human and looking for meaning in the world.

His first novel, Silent Light, rose sharply in the UK Amazon chart when it was released in 2000.

His second novel, The Son of Man, was released in August 2025. A sequel is in progress.

His first non-fiction work, as the instigator and contributor to Made without Managers, was released in 2023 and achieved a Highly Commended accolade in the UK Business Book Awards.

A second non-fiction title on data inspired healthcare is due to be published in January 2026.