Frederick Forsyth

Frederick McCarthy Forsyth CBE (born 25 August 1938) is an English novelist and journalist. He is best known for thrillers such as The Day of the Jackal, The Odessa File, The Fourth Protocol, The Dogs of War, The Devil's Alternative, The Fist of God, Icon, The Veteran, Avenger, The Afghan, The Cobra and The Kill List. Forsyth's works frequently appear on best-sellers lists and more than a dozen of his titles have been adapted to film. By 2006, he had sold more than 70 million books in more than 30 languages.

For the Canadian politician, see Frederick Forsyth Pardee.

Frederick Forsyth

CBE
Forsyth in 2003
BornFrederick McCarthy Forsyth
(1938-08-25) 25 August 1938
Ashford, Kent, England
OccupationNovelist
Period1969–present
GenreCrime fiction,
Thriller
Notable works
  • The Day of the Jackal
  • The Odessa File
  • The Dogs of War
  • The Fourth Protocol
  • The Fist of God
  • No Comebacks
Military career
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service/branch Royal Air Force
Years of service1956–1958
RankPilot officer
Service number5010968
Website
www.frederickforsyth.co.uk
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