Published his first novel at age 17, which became a #1 bestseller in the US, UK, and Germany.
His father, Terry McDonell, is the editor of the Time Inc. Sports Group, directing editorial content and operations for Sports Illustrated, SI.com, GOLF Magazine, and GOLF.com.
Graduated from Harvard University in 2007.
Son of 'Terry McDonell'.
Brother of actor Thomas McDonell, who had a part in the film Twelve (2010) adapted from Nick's novel of the same name.