As a young soldier he waged war against the ira in the streets and fields of south armagh. Mcnab has also written books for quick reads, a charity that supports world book day. Jan 05, 2001 a ndy mcnab left school with no qualifications, he doesnt read books, and yet any week now a cash register somewhere will ring up the four millionth uk sale for one of his own books. Mcnab has been back in northern ireland this week to promote silencer, the latest novel in his nick stone thriller series, but you wont find him doing book signings on the high streets in the. During the gulf war he commanded bravo two zero, a patrol that, in the words of his commanding officer, will remain in regimental history for ever. Besides making his account of bravo two zero, mcnab also created several fiction books and two autobiographies. 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 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 special air service sas during the persian gulf. Tickets are now on sale for an evening with andy mcnab the bestselling author of bravo two zero for his latest novel silencer which will be hosted in our auditorium. Andy mcnab has written about nick stone in nineteen different books.
Andy mcnab has also written books for quick reads, a charity that supports world book day. A visceral, riveting, noholdsbarred military memoir told from the front line of the war against isis with a foreword by andy mcnab. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world. This is one of the best performing books by the author peter mcnab. In 1984 he was badged as a member of 22 sas regiment. He is now an established author and travels the world as an advisor for films and computer games. He is known for his work on heat 1995, last night another soldier and echelon. As well as several nonfiction bestsellers including bravo two zero, the biggest selling british work of military history, he is the author of the bestselling nick stone and tom buckingham thrillers. Mcnab usually takes us to hotspots around the world, and this time we spend time in somalia. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Growing up in south london with foster parents, and surrounded by poverty, he attended seven schools in as many years, disillusioned and in remedial classes.
Mcnabs nick stone is the toughest of the tough, operating in a world of violent political espionage and the most bloodletting, explosive of special ops a rampaging book with a pace and scope that will keep you glued to the end city am uk. Apr 28, 2014 since then andy mcnab has become one of the world s bestselling writers, drawing on his insider knowledge and experience. Heres another quick read thats on the world book night reading list and that ive. Browse andy mcnab tour dates and order tickets for upcoming shows near you. In the summer of 2014 the world watched in horror as the black flag of isis swept all before it. Fortress by andy mcnab overdrive rakuten overdrive.
He could earn this after his contribution in 1979 when he served with royal green jackets in northern ireland. Andy mcnab makes this book easy to read because he includes a glossary that lays out and explains all the military ranks and jargon. Other fiction books include audio stories, men at war series, battlefield 3, tom buckingham series, and two young. This series has spawned a large selection of books. Nick stone is the main fictional character in a series of books written by andy mcnab, who is an exmember of british army regiment the sas. Andy mcnab joined the infantry in 1976 and by 1984 he was badged as a member of 22 sas regiment. Other fiction books include audio stories, men at war series, battlefield 3, tom buckingham series, and two young adult series. Andy mcnab is a former sas soldier who became a bestselling author after writing bravo two zero in 1993 he is a patron for help for heroes he auctioned off the chance to be a character in one. 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. Join facebook to connect with andy mcnab and others you may know. Survived torture in iraq, and has operated on locations all over the world.
Jul 21, 2014 fortress by andy mcnab digested read britain is under siege from fanatics, and only one exsas soldier whos a bit depressed can save us, in a mere 700 words john crace. As a young soldier he waged war against the ira in the street. The next six months in the army education system changed his course of his life forever. This is a very good copy of this book in a very good dustjacket with some rubbing and wear to the outer edges of the wrapper. Not price clipped and the book has been signed without dedication by andy mcnab on the title page. A ndy mcnab left school with no qualifications, he doesnt read books, and yet any week now a cash register somewhere will ring up the four millionth. Andy mcnab has 121 books on goodreads with 120290 ratings.
Neck deep in trouble for taking down a renegade afghan soldier, hes sent back home. It wasnt long before his life descended into petty crime. Agent details, along with key contact information, can be found in the handbook, an online resource for accessing celebrity contact details. But with riots and rebellion spreading like wild fire on the streets of britain, toms. Dec 01, 2012 andy mcnab joined the infantry in 1976 as a boy soldier. To describe his writing style i would pick the word. No other thriller writer can take you so close to the action. If youre looking for other andy mcnab books to read from the lists above the boy soldier ones are okay.
Nick has undertaken many missions including kidnapping a powerful russian mafia lord and killing a moneylaundering algerian business man nick stone left the sas in 1988, soon after the. He knows he needs to generate about a hundred and eighty tho. Now 18, danny and his grandfather fergus reluctantly agree to find and destroy the evildoers who are manufacturing meltdown before terrorists take over the operation for their own ends. Abandoned as a baby, andy mcnabs start in life was tough. It was an excellent insight into his career in the sas and the comradery of the military. Red notice, buckinghams marriage plans are upended by the hijacking of a train and a plan to blow up the channel tunnel. Writing with kym jordan, andy mcnab has created a stunning sequel to his bestselling novel war torn which detailed the lives of a closeknit team of soldiers fighting on the frontline in helmand province, afghanistan, and those of their loved ones left behind at base in england. During the gulf war he commanded bravo two zero, a patrol that, in the words of his commanding officer,will remain in regimental history forever. Since then andy mcnab has become one of the world s bestselling writers, drawing on his insider knowledge and experience. Due to the fact that this book became a huge success, mcnab was awarded a military medal while still serving in northern ireland for the royal green jacket in the year 1979.
As well as three nonfiction bestsellers including bravo two zero, the bestselling british work of military history, he is the author of the bestselling nick stone thrillers. Remote control nick stone book 1 by andy mcnab read. As well as several nonfiction bestsellers, he is the author of the bestselling nick stone and tom buckingham thrillers. He does a great job of capturing the gritty, dusty feel of the place. In 1984 he was badged as a member of 22 sas regiment and was involved in both covert and overt special operations worldwide. Our exclusive celebrity database gives you access to the contact details of andy mcnabs management team, publicist details. In 1984, mcnab joined 22 sas regiment, rising to fame after breaking an sas confidentiality code to give an account of his experiences during the first gulf war in his book bravo two zero. The final, exciting book in the watts family adventures from britain reaches a satisfying resolution with this caper about a dangerous new drug that threatens all europe. The book has a firm binding with no hinge weakness and with no leaning to spine.
Served 10 years in one of the world s best special forces. This fictional character is known to have embarked on dangerous missions across many countries for the british sas, and occasionally for the american cia, in earlier novels in the series. Read remote control nick stone book 1, by andy mcnab online on bookmate tough, resourceful, ruthless as an sas trooper, nick stone was one of the best. Andy mcnab came into prominence in the year 1993, when he wrote about the special air service patrol bravo two zero. Today everything changes qr paperback january 1, 2001 by andy mcnab author. More just a general book but still some interesting stories. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Nick has undertaken many missions including kidnapping a powerful russian mafia lord and killing a moneylaundering algerian business man. Rose batwoman plays grace, the scion of a private military company. Andy mcnab will be promoting his new book silencer and signing copies of the book at an event on the 7th november. Remote control nick stone book 1 by andy mcnab read online. Heres another quick read thats on the world book night reading list and that ive read as part of my reading challenge. In this book, we are introduced to a rogue special agent, who is on the lam in the suburban side of america, with the teenage daughter of a colleague who was murdered. Andy mcnab books list of books by author andy mcnab.
Danny watts grandfather, fergus, was a deniable operator in the sas before he was betrayed, imprisoned, and falsely denounced as a traitor. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Liam scott fans love the bourne series by robert ludlum. Fortress by andy mcnab digested read britain is under siege from fanatics, and only one exsas soldier whos a bit depressed can save us, in a mere 700 words john crace. Today everything changes is the inspiring story of when life changed for andy mcnab. Like its predecessor, battle lines is at once a gritty, closetotheaction, present day thriller and an. Andy mcnab is one of the best selling authors in the world. I chose this book simply because it was a quick read and its about war, and i personally enjoy reading war books. Andy mcnab joined the infantry in 1976 as a boy soldier. It is sad when young mothers abandon their newborns, but amazing what great people they can become. This beginning seemed to have a very negative impact on his life.
Buy a cheap copy of boy soldier book by andy mcnab. Andy will also be dropping in on the page from time to time. Its based on a true story in fact, its all about andy mcnab himself the best selling author for war books in great britain. From the day he was found in a carrier bag on the steps of guys hospital in london, andy mcnab has led an extraordinary life. Andy mcnab, born december 28, 1959, was left on steps of a hospital in southwark, london, cradled in a shopping bag from harrods. A typical mcnab book usually starts in a very captivating vein, and then you can feel it cool off after the first third or so. In 1984 he was badged as a member of 22 sas regiment and was involved in both covert and overt operations worldwide. As a teenage delinquent, andy mcnab kicked against society.
This is the official fan page for author andy mcnab, run by his uk publishers. 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. Based on the book by former uk soldier turned popular author andy mcnab, heughan plays tom buckingham, the lead character in all three books. Immediate action is a noholdsbarred account of an extraordinary life, from the day andy mcnab was found in a carrier bag on the steps of guys hospital to the day he went to fight in the gulf war as a delinquent youth he kicked against society. Nick stone is a popular character in about fourteen fictional books authored by andy mcnab. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
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