Andy McNab

  • 34

    Catalog books

  • 4

    Works

  • 1994 to 2021

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Andy McNab writes high-octane thrillers and practical guides that reflect frontline experience and a tight focus on action. From early entries like Crisis Four and Remote Control to later novels such as Silencer and Exit Wound, his books move fast, favoring short chapters, clear stakes, and relentless forward momentum.

Beyond fiction, McNab turns tactical clarity toward everyday life in titles like Sorted! — a brisk, pragmatic handbook — and even experiments with lighter territory in I Broke the Internet. Whether spycraft or self-help, his prose is direct, workmanlike, and designed to get readers through to the next page.

Best Place To Start

Whatever It Takes

Penguin Random House • 2019 • longer commitment

It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.

Author At A Glance

Best known for: High-octane military thrillers • Action-driven plots and operational detail • Prolific series and standalone missions

Genres and themes: Military thriller • Special operations • Tactical realism • Fast-paced plots

Who this author is best for: For readers who want realistic combat set pieces, tight plotting, and hands-on operational detail.

Start with an action-focused title like Crisis Four or Remote Control to sample the blend of tactical scenes and brisk pacing.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Whatever It Takes

    Penguin Random House • 2019 • longer commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2019 • 416 pages.

  2. Sorted! - The Good Psychopath's Guide to Bossing Your Life

    Penguin Random House • 2016 • standard commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2016 • 256 pages.

  3. I Broke the Internet (EBOOK)

    Scholastic • 2021 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2021 • 256 pages.

  4. Silent Weapon

    Random House Children's Books • 2017 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2017 • 352 pages.

  5. Exit Wound

    Apostrophe Books Ltd • 2014 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2014 • 244 pages.

  6. Battlefield 3

    Grand Central Publishing • 2011 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2011 • 416 pages.

  7. Spoken from the Front

    Penguin Random House • 2010 • longer commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2010 • 448 pages.

  8. Brute Force

    Bantam Press • 2009 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2009 • 400 pages.

  9. Crossfire

    Bantam Press • 2007 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2007 • 400 pages.

  10. Meltdown

    G.P. Putnam's Sons • 2007 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2007 • 248 pages.

How The Picks Compare

  • Sorted! - The Good Psychopath's Guide to Bossing Your Life is the easier short commitment, while Whatever It Takes asks for more reading time up front.
  • Sorted! - The Good Psychopath's Guide to Bossing Your Life gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while Whatever It Takes leans later in the catalog.
  • I Broke the Internet (EBOOK) is also useful if you want a different publishing lane from Whatever It Takes.

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