Mike writes across many different media. His novel The Girl With All the Gifts has sold over a million copies in English-language editions and became a critically acclaimed motion picture based on his own screenplay, for which he received the British Screenwriters’ Award for Outstanding Newcomer. He has other original films and television series in development. His graphic novel series Lucifer has been broadcast as a major TV series. He has also written a number of novels, including two collaborations with his wife Linda and their daughter Louise. His novel Infinity Gate has been nominated for a Philip K Dick Award.
Film credits include: The Girl With All the Gifts (produced by Camille Gatin and Angus Lamont; director Colm McCarthy; released in 2016 by Poison Chef / Warner starring Gemma Arterton, Sennia Nanua, Paddy Considine and Glenn Close; 4 nominations in the British Independent Film Awards; 4 nominations for Evening Standard Film Awards including Best Film and Best Screenplay). Work in development includes work on a feature film for Anton and a new film with Camille Gatin and Colm McCarthy.
Television credits include commissions from Tiger Aspect, Working Title, Henson, the BBC, and others.