The Man Who Inspired James Bond
Written by Dan Malone on Tuesday, September 25th, 2012After decades of speculations, the debate over who Ian Fleming based the James Bond character on – WWII Wing Commander Forest “Tommy” Yeo-Thomas.
“Tommy” very much enjoyed the company of women – or several of them – and was ruthless in pursuit of his enemies.
Yeo-Thomas parachuted into (the then-occupied) France three times before he was captured and tortured by the Gestapo. He was sent to Buchenwald concentration camp, where he escaped. (more…)
Order of Max Allan Collins Books
Max Allan Collins is an American author of mysteries. Much more than a novelist, Collins has also penned short stories, movie novelizations, screenplays, graphic novels, comic books, comic strips, trading cards and more. Max was a fan of Mickey Spillane and eventually became friends with him. He would end up taking over for Spillane on his Mike Hammer series. (more…)
Order of Charles Portis Books
Charles Portis is an American author of such novels as Norwood and True Grit. Both of those novels were adapted to film; Norwood in 1970, starring Glen Campbell and True Grit in 1969 starring John Wayne and then again in 2010. He has been described as “one of the most inventively comic writers of western fiction.” (more…)
Order of Joseph Kanon Books
Joseph Kanon is an American author of historical fiction, spy fiction and thriller novels. His novels are commonly set after World War II. His novel The Good German was adapted to film in 2006, starring George Clooney and Cate Blanchett and it was directed by Steven Soderbergh. (more…)
Order of Andrew Grant Books
Andrew Grant is an English novelist of spy thrillers. Andrew attended the University of Sheffield, studying English Literature and Drama. Before becoming getting published as a novelist he worked in the telecommunications industry. Andrew’s character is David Travellyan. He is the brother of bestselling author Lee Child and is married to historical fiction author Tasha Alexander. (more…)
Order of Phyllis A. Whitney Books
Phyllis A. Whitney (1903-2008) was an American novelist of mysteries, gothic fiction and romantic suspense. Although she was known as “The Queen of American Gothics,” she disliked the title and preferred to be known as a romantic suspense author. She wrote books for both adults and young adults. She passed away in 2008 at the astounding age of 104. (more…)
Order of Nina Reilly Books
Nina Reilly is the protagonist in a series of legal thriller novels by the sister-sister team of American authors Perri O’Shaughnessy (Pamela & Mary). Nina is a San Francisco attorney. (more…)
Order of Perri O’Shaughnessy Books
Perri O’Shaughnessy is the pen name of sister writing team Mary and Pamela O’Shaughnessy. Before teaming up to write novels, Pamela had a career as a trial lawyer. Mary was an editor and wrote for multimedia projects. Together, they are best known for their Nina Reilly legal thriller series. (more…)
Order of Allan Folsom Books
Allan R. Folsom was an American author of thriller novels. He has also worked as a camera man, editor, producer and writer. He has worked as a screenwriter for TV series and movies, including working on Hart To Hart. (more…)
Order of Timepiece Books
Timepiece is a series of YA historical adventure novels by British novelist Anne Perry. Rosie is unhappy in life but when she receives an old watch, she becomes capable of time travel. (more…)