Alistair MacLean

Alistair MacLean

Alistair MacLean was born in Shettleston, Glasgow, Scotland on April 21st, 1922 and passed away at the age of 64 on February 2nd, 1987.

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Alistair MacLean Stats: The highest rated book by Alistair MacLean on Book Notification is The Guns of Navarone, the first novel in the Guns of Navarone series. The second-highest rated book is Where Eagles Dare, a Standalone novel.

The most read book by Alistair MacLean on Book Notification is Ice Station Zebra, a Standalone novel. The second most read book is Where Eagles Dare, a Standalone novel.

Below is a complete list of Alistair MacLean books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series.

List of Guns of Navarone Books in Publication Order

Follows daring WWII missions where skilled soldiers take on dangerous tasks to destroy powerful enemy weapons.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
9.3
The Guns of Navarone
1957
Go
2
7
Force 10 from Navarone
1968
Go
3
Storm Force from Navarone (By: Sam Llewellyn)
1998
Go
4
Thunderbolt from Navarone (By: Sam Llewellyn)
1998
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List of Alistair MacLean's UNACO Books in Publication Order (with Hugh Miller, with Alastair MacNeill, with John Denis)

A team of agents from the United Nations Anti-Crime Organization tackle global threats and criminals.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Hostage Tower
1980
Go
2
Air Force One Is Down
1981
Go
3
Death Train
1988
Go
4
10
Night Watch
1989
Go
5
6
Red Alert
1990
Go
6
Time of the Assassins
1991
Go
7
Dead Halt
1992
Go
8
Code Breaker
1993
Go
9
Prime Target
1997
Go
10
Borrowed Time
1998
Go

List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
6.7
H.M.S. Ulysses
1955
Go
2
8
South by Java Head
1958
Go
3
6
The Last Frontier / The Secret Ways
1959
Go
4
7.3
Night Without End
1960
Go
5
7.8
Ice Station Zebra
1960
Go
6
8
Fear is the Key
1961
Go
7
7.8
The Black Shrike / The Dark Crusader
1961
Go
8
6
The Golden Rendezvous
1962
Go
9
8
The Satan Bug
1962
Go
10
8
When Eight Bells Toll
1966
Go
11
8.4
Where Eagles Dare
1967
Go
12
8
Puppet on a Chain
1969
Go
13
7.2
Caravan to Vaccares
1970
Go
14
8
Bear Island
1971
Go
15
7
The Way to Dusty Death
1973
Go
16
8
Breakheart Pass
1974
Go
17
7.3
Circus
1975
Go
18
6.4
The Golden Gate
1975
Go
19
5.7
Goodbye, California
1977
Go
20
9
Seawitch
1977
Go
21
6.7
Athabasca
1980
Go
22
8
River of Death
1981
Go
23
Partisans
1982
Go
24
8
Floodgate
1983
Go
25
7.3
San Andreas
1984
Go
26
6.7
Santorini
1986
Go
27
Rendezvous (With: Alastair MacNeill)
1995
Go

List of Alastair MacLean Short Story Collections in Publication Order

Features gripping tales of adventure, war, and suspense.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
6
The Lonely Sea
1985
Go

List of Alastair MacLean Non-Fiction in Publication Order

Covers real-life war and adventure stories from history.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Lawrence of Arabia
1962
Go
2
Captain Cook
1972
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List of Alistair MacLean Anthologies in Publication Order

#ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
War Stories
1987
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Alistair MacLean

Alistair MacLean was born on April 21st, 1922. Alistair passed away February 2nd, 1987 at 64 years old. Alistair MacLean was born in Shettleston, Glasgow, Scotland.

Alistair MacLean had written 27 standalone novels, starting with H.M.S. Ulysses in 1955. The most recently released novel was Rendezvous, which was released in 1995.

Alistair MacLean also wrote the Alistair MacLean's UNACO series which has 10 books including Hostage Tower and Air Force One Is Down.

Alistair MacLean: Lists & Other Mentions

  • The Guns of Navarone was a Crime Writers' Association: Top 100 Crime Novels of All Time Selection in 1990.

Related Authors

Fans of Alistair MacLean also enjoy these authors:

  1. Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher Series.
  2. Michael Connelly, author of the Harry Bosch Series.
  3. David Baldacci, author of the Amos Decker Series.
  4. John Grisham, author of the Jake Brigance Series.
  5. Ken Follett, author of the Kingsbridge Series.

Alistair MacLean: F.A.Q

When was Alistair MacLean Born?

Alistair MacLean was born on April 21st, 1922.

When did Alistair MacLean die?

Alistair MacLean died on February 2nd, 1987 at 64 years old.

Where was Alistair MacLean Born?

Alistair MacLean was born in Shettleston, Glasgow, Scotland.

What was the first book Alistair MacLean wrote?

The first book written by Alistair MacLean was H.M.S. Ulysses, published in 1955.

What was the most recent book Alistair MacLean wrote?

His most recently released work was Borrowed Time on January 1st, 1998.

What is the most popular book by Alistair MacLean?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Alistair MacLean book is Ice Station Zebra. Here are his most popular books:
  1. Ice Station Zebra (7.8)
  2. Where Eagles Dare (8.4)
  3. The Guns of Navarone (9.33)
  4. Bear Island (8)
  5. Caravan to Vaccares (7.2)

How many books has Alistair MacLean written?

Alistair MacLean has written 42 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 2 books in the Guns of Navarone Series, 10 books in the Alistair MacLean's UNACO Series, 27 Standalone Novels, 1 Alastair MacLean Short Story Collections, 2 Alastair MacLean Non-Fiction.

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