Gonzalo Giner, born in Madrid in 1962, is a Spanish writer known for his historical fiction and veterinary thriller novels. He holds a degree in Veterinary Medicine from the Complutense University of Madrid, a profession he practiced for over twenty years, specializing in small animal and exotic pet clinics. This professional experience is often reflected in his works, where animals and veterinary medicine play a central role. He has published several successful novels, notably "El sanador de caballos" (2008), which was an international bestseller, "El jinete del silencio" (2011), "Pacto de lealtad" (2014), and "La cuarta bestia" (2020), which won the Fernando Lara Novel Prize. His books combine adventure, mystery, and historical research, often with a background on the relationship between humans and animals. His work has been translated into multiple languages.