Matthew Howard Dunn (born 25 November 1968) is a British
spy novelist, media talent, creative adviser, and former
MI6intelligence officer.[1] According to his publicists his time in the intelligence services included experience with specialized units of the British
SAS, including '
The Increment' and
SBS as well as joint operations with
MI5,
GCHQ, the
CIA, and
BND.[2]
Dunn was the recipient of a personal commendation from the
Secretary of State For Foreign & Commonwealth Affairs for his actions on a mission, which was deemed so significant that it directly influenced the success of a major international incident.[4]