Ben Macintyre, whose full name is Benedict Richard Pierce Macintyre, is a distinguished British author, historian, reviewer, and columnist renowned for his contributions to The Times newspaper. He has garnered attention for his insightful columns that cover a vast array of topics, ranging from pressing current affairs to intriguing historical controversies.

Macintyre's body of work primarily includes non-fiction books that delve into the lives of historical figures and spies from pivotal eras such as World War II and the Cold War. Many of his notable works have been adapted for television, including 'SAS: Rogue Heroes' and 'A Spy Among Friends.' As a writer, he has achieved bestseller status with titles like 'The Spy and the Traitor,' 'Operation Mincemeat,' 'Double Cross,' and 'Agent Zigzag.' His expertise in the field of espionage literature is widely recognized, with his writing described as setting the pulse racing and being second-to-none in the realm of true-life spy narratives.

Ben Macintyre has also had an illustrious career in journalism, having served as a correspondent for The Times in various influential cities including New York, Paris, and Washington. He holds the position of Associate Editor with the publication. His journalistic prowess is complemented by his role as an author, with works such as 'Agent Sonya: Lover, Mother, Soldier, Spy' and his recent success 'Colditz: Prisoners of the Castle,' which became the biggest selling history book of 2022 and a No.1 Sunday Times Bestseller.