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Matthew Dunn
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Matthew Dunn

Espionage stories informed by first-hand experience as an MI6 intelligence officer.

Selected work

Novel seriesSpycatcher

Spycatcher

Author

Novel seriesBen Sign

Ben Sign

Author

ABOUT MATTHEW

screenwriter. author.

Matthew Dunn is a bestselling author and former MI6 covert field Intelligence Officer. He has written 14 acclaimed spy novels, including the ‘Spycatcher’ and ‘Ben Sign’ series. His books have been published globally by HarperCollins and Orion, and have been translated into multiple languages. Matthew worked as a spy for many years and was deployed under numerous aliases, worldwide and solo. He operated against the highest echelons of rogue states, using the full plethora of espionage tradecraft skills. Agent running and direct action were his primary tasks.

Though MI6 officers do not receive medals, Matthew’s work garnered significant praise, including a personal commendation from the Secretary of State for Foreign & Commonwealth Affairs for Matthew’s role in preventing a major catastrophic event. Matthew’s rare expertise in global espionage is highly sought after by the media. Matthew’s news and documentary contributions have been showcased by among others, the BBC, CNN, ITV, Channel 5, Fox News, The Washington Post, The Times, The Telegraph. Matthew is a storyteller.

As well as writing novels, he is active on TV, movie, and theatre scripts and productions. He’s a trusted creative advisor to media networks and artists and a mentor to aspiring novelists.

CURRENT PROJECTS

In development.

Matthew Dunn is developing the television format Station X with Braveart Entertainment, co-created with Steve Cummings. He is also collaborating with Braveart on screen development of his novels.

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