Alan Caillou Bibliography

Further Information Alan Caillou, pseudonym for Alan Lyle Smythe, was born in England 9 November 1914. He served in the British Army from 1939 to 1941 with great distinction. He was captured and escaped twice and awarded the MBE and Military Cross. he later became a district officer, hunter and trapper in such countries as Ethiopia, Africa and Canada, eventually becoming an actor and writer. His series characters are Mike Benasque, Cabot Cain and Colonel Tobin. A great deal of his work was originally published in paperback format and is relatively easy, and cost effective, to collect. A truly amazing man and a remarkable life, worthy of a book in itself.