Gerald Seymour is a highly regarded English author, best known for his standalone novels that often feature reality-based, war-time conflicts. Seymour was born in Guildford, Surrey, in 1941, and is the son of two literary figures; his father, William Kean Seymour, was a writer, poet, and literary critic, while his mother, Rosalind Wade, was a novelist and editor of the Contemporary Review.
Before turning to writing, Seymour pursued a successful career in journalism. He joined the Independent Television Network (ITN) in 1963 and covered several controversial events and situations, including the Great Train Robbery, the Vietnam War, the troubles in Ireland, the Munich Olympics massacre, Germany's Red Army, Italy's Red Brigades, and Palestinian militant groups. Seymour's firsthand experiences during his time as a journalist have significantly influenced his writing, providing him with a wealth of knowledge and insight into the complexities of war and conflict.
Seymour's journalistic background has enabled him to write thrilling and realistic novels that keep readers on the edge of their seats. His ability to describe the intricacies of war-time conflicts has earned him a reputation as one of the best-selling authors of over 30 thrillers in the United Kingdom. His debut novel, "Harry's Game," was published in 1975, and he has since become a full-time novelist, living in the West Country. Several of his novels have been adapted into television mini-series, further solidifying his status as a master storyteller.