Andy McNab (born 1959/1960) is a British former soldier turned novelist. McNab came to public prominence in 1993 when wrote an account about the failed SAS mission Bravo Two Zero during the Gulf War. He has subsequently authored an autobiography and seven works of fiction.

McNab's real name is not known to the public. He assumed the pseudonym Andy McNab when writing Bravo Two Zero. When he appears on television to promote his books or to act as a special services expert, his face is shadowed to prevent viewers identifying him. As Larry King put it when McNab appeared on the Larry King Live show on CNN: "He's in shadow for his security, as he is wanted dead by some terrorist groups." Others have suggested however that continuing to use a pseudonym and appearing in shadows is more about building an air of mystique and the McNab brand than for security reasons.

Books

Fact:

• Bravo Two Zero
• Immediate Action

Fiction:

• Remote Control
• Crisis Four
• Firewall
• Last Light
• Liberation Day
• Dark Winter
• Deep Black (released November 2004)