Alistair MacLean
Alistair MacLean, the son of a minister, was brought up in the Scottish Highlands. In 1941 he joined the Royal Navy. After the war he read English at Glasgow University and became a teacher. Two and a half years spent aboard a wartime cruiser gave him the background for HMS Ulysses, his remarkably successful first novel, published in 1955. He is now recognized as one of the outstanding popular writers of the 20th century, the author of 29 worldwide bestsellers, many of which have been filmed.
Alistair MacLean, the son of a minister, was brought up in the Scottish Highlands. In 1941 he joined the Royal Navy. After the war he read English at Glasgow University and became a teacher. Two and a half years spent aboard a wartime cruiser gave him the background for HMS Ulysses, his remarkably successful first novel, published in 1955. He is now recognized as one of the outstanding popular writers of the 20th century, the author of 29 worldwide bestsellers, many of which have been filmed. See less
Alistair MacLean's Featured Books
Alistair MacLean book reviews
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HMS Ulysses
Important WWII naval history (fictionalized)
by etordman, Aug 21, 2009
I'm not normally a fan of adventure books with a lot of suffering and grave doubts as to whether the hero will live through it. But I had a family member who was a ship's officer on one of the ship ... Read More
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H.M.S. Ulysses
Lost Treasure
by mimiw, Oct 24, 2008
I have read this book several times over the years and I think it's one of the best books I've ever read. I believe that it's the first book Mr. Maclean wrote. He went on to write many adventure ... Read More
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Breakheart Pass
Action & Suspense
Great story set in the old west with lots of action and surprises. One of Alistair MacLean's best. Read More
