Gerald Seymour

Gerald Seymour was a reporter at ITN for 15 years. He covered events in Vietnam, Borneo, Aden, the Munich Olympics, Israel and Northern Ireland. He has been a full-time writer since 1978. Gerald Seymour exploded onto the literary scene in 1978 with the massive bestseller Harry's Game. The first major thriller to tackle the modern troubles in Northern Ireland, it was described by Frederick Forsyth as 'like nothing else I have ever read' and it changed the landscape of the British thriller forever.

What genre does Gerald Seymour write in?

He is best known for British thrillers, often involving espionage, military operations and crime.

What themes recur in his novels?

Recurring themes include modern conflict and intelligence work, with realistic detail informed by his years as a reporter covering wars and international incidents. One early notable focus was the troubles in Northern Ireland.

Which book is a good place to start reading Gerald Seymour?

Harry's Game (1978) is his breakthrough and most famous novel, widely recommended as a starting point. Recent accessible titles include A Duty of Care, The Crocodile Hunter and Beyond Recall.