Manifesto Loureiro is a Spanish author, born in Pontevedra, who has made a name for himself in the realm of survivalist fiction. He is most well-known for his Apocalypse Z' series, which has gained him international recognition and comparisons to the renowned Stephen King. Loureiro studied law at the University of Santiago de Compostela and pursued a career in television before becoming a full-time author.
In his early career, Loureiro worked as a lawyer and journalist in his native Spain. He appeared on Televisión de Galicia and worked behind the scenes in directing and writing. His passion for writing eventually led him to begin his Apocalypse Z' series as a blog, which quickly gained a large following. The success of his blog led to the publication of the first novel in the series, Apocalypse Z', in 2007. The series went on to become a commercial and critical success, earning Loureiro comparisons to Stephen King and the nickname "the Spanish Stephen King" from La Voz de Galicia.
In addition to his fiction writing, Loureiro is a prolific journalist and writer, contributing to various Spanish publications such as the Spanish edition of GQ Magazine, Cadena SER, World.3, ABC.2, and several local dailies in Pontevedra. He continues to reside in his hometown and balance his career in journalism and fiction writing.
Loureiro's Apocalypse Z' series, which includes The Beginning of the End, Dark Days, and The Wrath of the Just, has been translated into multiple languages and has gained a large international following. His success as a Spanish author in the United States is noteworthy, as he is one of the few contemporary Spanish authors to place his books on the bestseller list in the country. His other works, including The Last Passenger, Fulgor, and Twenty, have also been successful both in Spain and internationally.