Alistair MacLean

Alistair MacLean was a Scottish novelist and screenwriter best known for his thriller novels. He wrote several bestselling books, including "The Guns of Navarone" and "Ice Station Zero". MacLean was also a successful screenwriter and wrote several films, including "The Guns of Navarone" and "Where Eagles Dare". He passed away in 1987, but his works continue to be widely read and adapted.