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Good fiction books from the ex-SAS soldier.

In order from best to worst:

Liberation Day 5th
Firewall 3rd
Last Light 4th
Remote Control 1st book in series
Crisis Four 2nd

Plus new book coming out in November - Dark Winter

And factual books:

Bravo Two Zero - description of the SAS patrol now famous for all the wrong reasons

Immediate Action - Good account of the experiences of McNab in the Green Jackets and SAS

Is the name Andy McNab a pseudonym.
I read these few paragraphs and it says he was:-

Andy McNab
Andy McNab (pseudonym) is an interesting new author of action thrillers, books based on his own experiences as a soldier in the famous SAS Regiment.

McNab fought in the Gulf War, and was caught by the Iraqis and underwent hard interrogation.

He later left the SAS, and has written a number of novels about Nick Stone, ex-SAS and now a deniable operator for the SIS (Secret Intelligence Service).

While not wholly believable, his books shows us the workings of an undercover operator, down to the gritty details of how you shit and pee when you can't leave your post, nor any tracks of your having been there.

If it is, you learn something new everyday. but if it isn't I'd like to know before i pass the information on as 'Mike's random comment of the day' (Hi, I'm Mike)

cheers,
Mike

Remote Control 1st book in series

just read this one not bad at all , not about war so much set in the USofA
worth a read

Always (Mike),

I thought everyone realized 'Andy Macnab' and 'Chris Ryan' were Nom de plumes. You will tell me next that you did not know that 'Chris Ryan' went into 22 from 'C' Sqdn 23 in Newcastle ??

hes not a geordie is he?

Aye, Ryans from as village called Blanchfield just outside from Newcastle.
McNab, a son of a greek immigrant who was adopted, is from London. Both pseudonyms.

Haven't read any of Ryans yet, only reading OTGA, which is so far a decent read.

In Immediate Action, McNab talks about operating in N. Ireland, Botswana, 'a certain Latin American country' [doesnt name it but likely to be Colombia] and others. Interesting. BTZ, even though may be false in some places, first taught me about what the SAS is about and made me want to join from an early age (still want to but edging towards SBS).

Learn some things from McNabs other books including how to observe a house, get past a movement detector using a clock and an egg box, how to approah a target, how to climb a mesh fence, how to zero a rifle etc. Not to mention how to escape from a pair of plasticuffs with a coke can and then how to take someone out with it, plus how to break peoples necks.

They are all good books. I particulary like Last Light, which starts off with an assasination attempt and is set mainly in Panama. All complex story lines with plenty of twists.

McNabb signed my book about a year ago. He was not what I expected. I do think that his books are good though, and bring good credit to the bravery of the SAS.

He signed your book? How exactly did you come to meet him?

A program was on the Discovery Channel about BTZ. They showed his entire face. Looks like my dad a bit!

They showed his entire face. Looks like my dad a bit!

Jon,
I want you to sit down and pour yourself a stiff drink.

You know when your mum told you "daddys working away for a while"..........

I ran into him at a book signing at a book store in Colorado. He was shorter than I expected and didn't look at all like the actor in the movie. Really nice guy though, and he was talking alot to people when they got up to the table. I bought his book and had him sign it, shook hands and that was it.

I also had a book signed at the same place by Col. Hackworth a few weeks before. He wasn't as jovial as Mc Nabb.

I like book signings for the most part, always good to meet the author, and let them know you liked the book. We get alot of signing events here.

I've just finished reading "Firewall" and found it to be really interesting.

I didn't put it down for long once I'd started, as it was full of the detail and character that only a professional could provide.

I'd highly recommend it - and it certainly leaves you wanting to read the next book

He may have told a few porkies about his Iraqi messup, but he doesn't half make a good fiction writer!!

Si

McNabs books are a great read, I havent yet read all of them though

I have read all Andy McNab's and Chris Ryan's books and enjoyed them. This may be because I have a (mainly) desk-bound job and it is a kind of escapism.

Hi Jon
[quote]Not to mention how to escape from a pair of plasticuffs with a coke can and then how to take someone out with it, plus how to break peoples necks.

Its along time since I read B20 but wasn't there an incident when they were trying to figure out how to take an enemy out. I think they suggested that one of them would hold him whilst the other would 'stick' him with a knife.
To me the latter is what anyone would have thought of and wonder why not use the Coke can or neck break technique.

I have read all the books published by Ryan and Mcnab i find them very good its obvious they have done the job because of the small details anyone else would miss Ryan is straight to the point but Mcnab tends to go round the houses a bit I have something in the order of 40 books on Speacial Forces just reading an account of the Dhofars war that never happened but did if you know what i mean its a bit heavy in places and light in others next time i come back i will give you the title anyone out there got any books they no longer require i am interested in purchasing at the right price.This is for my private collection i am not a dealer in military history just have a healthy interest in it