Nigel Cawthorne (born 27 March 1951 in Wolverhampton) is a British writer of fiction and non-fiction, and an editor.
According to Cawthorne's website, he has written more than 150 books on a wide range of subjects.
He also contributed to The Guardian, the Daily Mirror, the Daily Mail, and the New-York Tribune.
He has appeared on television and BBC Radio 4's Today programme.