On leaving school Steve fell into journalism, where filling in expense forms gave him a solid grounding in fiction writing. From there he meandered through numerous occupations - musician, recording engineer, guitar tutor, riding instructor - before turning his hand to thriller writing. He currently lives on a stable yard on the outskirts of St Albans.

Photo: Daryl Seeley

Praise for THE MENTOR

"'Fast paced and full of twists and turns, this gripping book is for anyone who loves Spooks and James Bond." Maxim, Pick of the Month, four stars

"Gripping and fast paced." The Sun

""Fast-paced and horrifyingly current. It's a chilling read full of double crossing and undercover trickery." News of the World

"A jolly good thriller... " – The Guardian

"Scary stuff with escalating tension throughout." – The Bookseller

"Lots of action, terrific plot, and a story that is so realistic it makes you shudder. It's gritty, pacy and everything you could wish for in a novel to keep you turning the pages. I simply couldn't put this book down."
– Rosie Goodwin (author of Dancing Till Midnight)

"Every bit as enjoyable as an Ian Fleming or John Grisham tale." – Watford Observer

"Fans of Spooks, and they are legion, will love this thrill a minute story." – Syston Town News

"Rarely can a work of literary fiction have drawn such chilling parallels with reality... Fans of... Spooks will love this tale packed with betrayal, ruthless enemies and killers who shoot first and ask questions later... Those who love thoughful spy thrillers with rich emotionally charged characters and an all-too-real plot can now finally enjoy a very promising new talent." thisisaberdeen.co.uk

Steve Jackson does for MI6 what Chris Ryan did for the SAS.

Four people can keep a secret if three of them are dead...

In Rome, the severed hand of a retired MI6 head of station is found at one of the city's landmarks. The hand is holding a bag containing thirty silver pieces.

Meanwhile, in London, MI6 agent Paul Aston is on the point of quitting. Once on the MI6 fast track, his career has stalled. He has been passed over for one promotion too many; his colleagues treat him like a leper. When he is approached to head up a new task force, he jumps at the chance. His first mission is to investigate the murder in Rome. When one of MI6's directors dies suddenly, Aston realises there is more going on than meets the eye. The death looks like a heart attack, but it's not. As Aston digs deeper he uncovers a conspiracy that dates back to the dying days of the USSR.

Someone wants this kept secret. Someone with everything to lose if the truth gets out. But who is THE JUDAS?

Praise for The Judas

"Jackson does it again with another page turner" The Sun