Vincent V. Severski is a retired intelligence officer with the rank of colonel and a former Director of Poland's Foreign Intelligence Agency. He is the bestselling author of several critically acclaimed spy novels, with over 1 million copies sold in Poland alone.
Severski spent 13 years abroad, taking part in more than 140 missions across 50 countries, including regions in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. Trained in both Poland and the United States by the CIA, his extensive first-hand experience in global intelligence operations brings unparalleled authenticity to his writing.
In recognition of his service, Severski was awarded the Legion of Merit - the highest U.S. military honour for foreign officers - by President Barack Obama, as well as several prestigious Polish decorations.
His Illegals Tetralogy was adapted by Studio Canal into a 10-episode television series in 2018, directed by Jan P. Matuszynski and Leszek Dawid. The series featured Andrzej Seweryn, Grzegorz Damiecki, and other renowned actors.
