He came into public prominence in 1993 when he published a book entitled bravo two zero containing an account of a military mission in which he had taken part with the. Hes a natural, so its no surprise when hes invited to join an elite skydive team, but is. He has also cowritten a book on psychopathy, claiming that he exhibits many. As a teenage delinquent, andy mcnab kicked against society. Authors similar to andy mcnab goodreads share book.
He served in b squadron 22 sas for ten years and worked on both covert and overt special operations worldwide, including antiterrorist and antidrug operations in the middle and far east, south and central america and northern ireland. It is sad when young mothers abandon their newborns, but amazing what great people they can become. Steven billy mitchell, cbe, dcm, mm born 28 december 1959, usually known by the pseudonym and penname of andy mcnab, is a novelist and former british army infantry soldier. Andy mcnab, born december 28, 1959, was left on steps of a hospital in southwark, london, cradled in a shopping bag from harrods. Andy mcnab came into prominence in the year 1993, when he wrote about the special air service patrol bravo two zero. Andy will also be dropping in on the page from time to time. One of his best friends, also ex sas,now working for the us dea, is murdered, along with his wife and young son. Author andy mcnabs complete list of books and series in order, with the latest. The book detailed bruces military career, the skydive from space project, the ascent of mount everest, and his subsequent descent into mental illness and psychological recovery. Since then andy mcnab has become one of the world s bestselling writers, drawing on his insider knowledge and experience. Former undercover soldier and bestselling novelist andy mcnab has said his work in the sas and his career as a writer was only possible. Three of the eight were killed, and four captured including mcnab after three days on the run. Andy mcnab has 127 books on goodreads with 119832 ratings. In august 2014, mcnab was one of 200 public figures who were signatories.
Andy mcnab s bestselling series of nick stone thrillers now available in the us by andy mcnab aug 15 2014 3. One man has the power to stop him and change the fate of nations. Andy mcnab is the pen name of steven billy mitchell, a renowned english writer, who previously served as a special air service sergeant. This series has spawned a large selection of books. Discover book depositorys huge selection of andy mcnab books online. Andy mcnab spawned a publishing phenomenon we could all do without. The casualties of war arent only on the battlefield. He came into public prominence in 1993 when he published a book entitled. Andy mcnab joined the infantry in 1976 as a boy soldier.
The good psychopaths guide to success, 2014, hardcover paperback kindle. Published on sep 25, 2014 we got former sas soldier and bravo two zero operation leader in to talk to truthloader about that mission and the worst part of. Awarded both the distinguished conduct medal dcm and military medal mm during his military career, mcnab was the british armys most highly decorated serving soldier when he finally left the sas. This is the official fan page for author andy mcnab, run by his uk publishers. In 1984 he was badged as a member of 22 sas regiment. I chose this book simply because it was a quick read and its about war, and i personally enjoy reading war books. Bravo two zero, his account of a doomed mission behind iraqi lines in the gulf war, opened the floodgates of information on the. New book by sas hero andy mcnab reveals why having their character traits is vital to winning lifes battles. Thank you for signing up to the penguin newsletter. English novelist and former special air service sergeant. Mcnab started writing nonfiction books with the famous bravo two zero which was made into a movie, and went into detail about one of the actual missions that he lived through, however he soon found his calling in the fiction world, with his character nick stone.
Only his seven year old daughter has survived by hiding. Andy mcnab at 16, i read my first book and it changed my life the guardian when he joined the army, the author had the reading age. Ethan is caught up in the adrenalinefuelled world of skydiving. How to use your inner psychopath to get the most out of life jul 7, 2014. Its based on a true story in fact, its all about andy mcnab himself the best selling author for war books in great britain. Browse andy mcnab tour dates and order tickets for upcoming shows near you. The explosive true story of the toughestand most highly secretivestrike force in the world. Fortress is andy mcnab s most topical, hardhitting and viscerally exciting novel to date. Nick stone, ex sas, now does covert work for sis m16.