The Fall of the King was written by J. R. R. Tolkien, the author of The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
J. R. R. Tolkien was an English writer, poet, philologist, and university professor who is best known for his high fantasy works, such as The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogy. His works have been adapted into numerous films, television series, video games, and other media. He has been widely praised for his creative and imaginative works, which have been influential in the fantasy genre.