HarperCollins Publishers

First book in the Arkady Renko series, which became an instant bestseller and changed the crime fiction genre. More

A bestselling phenomenon and classic memoir of prison breaks and adventure. More

I write because I love to read. More

Stuart MacBride

Clancy’s debut novel launched a spectacular career and introduced the world to a new hero, Jack Ryan. More

The first Sharpe novel published in Cornwell’s classic series. More

Classic World War II thriller from MacLean, acclaimed master of action and suspense. More

Why I write: Some years ago, although enjoying great success, I was accused by certain literary critics of repeating myself too much in my work. More

When this novel was first published, many critics mistakenly accepted it as a genuine historical memoir. More

I owe my mother everything. More

The young Alistair MacLean in 1957 signs a book during a promotional event for The Guns of Navarone. More

The most magical phrase I knew as a child was “Once upon a time” because those four words meant a story was coming. More