Alan White (novelist)
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OccupationNovelist
GenreWar novels, Militaria
Alan White | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 February 1924 |
| Died | February 2003 (aged 78–79) |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Genre | War novels, Militaria |
| Notable works | The Long Day's Dying |
Alan White (23 February 1924 – February 2003) was an English novelist and journalist. He used his experiences as a Second World War commando leader in his writings. He also wrote using the names "Alec Haig", "James Fraser" and "Alec Whitney". Under the pseudonym "Joe Balham" he wrote seven novels based on The Sweeney television series.[1] His novel The Long Day's Dying was made into a 1968 film directed by Peter Collinson.[2] White wrote mysteries, as well as war and adventure novels.[3] White died in Salisbury, Wiltshire in February 2003.[4][5]
