#1 New York Times Bestselling Author Brad Taylor Takes Readers to Australia and Taiwan to Save the World in “American Traitor”
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In this episode 219, we visit with #1 New York Times bestselling author Brad Taylor to talk about his newest Pike Logan novel “American Traitor,” in which Pike Logan and his new bride Jennifer Cahill must put their carefree vacation in Australia behind to prevent a military confrontation between China and Taiwan.
Brad Taylor expertly guides reader on a thrill-ride through the world of Special Ops, Cyber Ops, and political intrigue, in which Pike Logan must do his best to adhere to the legal and moral rules that govern their conduct in the murky and deadly world they inhabit.
#1 New York Times bestselling author John Lescroart had this to say about the Pike Logan books, “Pike ranks right up there with Jason Bourne, Jack Reacher, and Jack Bauer.”
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About the Author:
Brad Taylor, Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.), is a 21–year veteran of the U.S. Army Infantry and Special Forces, including eight years with the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment—Delta, popularly known as Delta Force. Taylor retired in 2010 after serving more than two decades and participating in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, as well as classified operations around the globe. His final military post was as Assistant Professor of Military Science at The Citadel.
Brad Taylor was born on Okinawa, Japan, but grew up on 40-acres in rural Texas. Graduating from the University of Texas, he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Infantry. Brad served for more than 21 years, retiring as a Special Forces Lieutenant Colonel. During that time he held numerous Infantry and Special Forces positions, including eight years in 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment – Delta where he commanded multiple troops and a squadron. He has conducted operations in support of US national interests in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other classified locations.
He holds a Master’s of Science in Defense Analysis from the Naval Postgraduate School, with a concentration in Irregular Warfare.
In 2011, Brad published his debut novel, One Rough Man, which was an immediate success and launched the Pike Logan series. Now with more than 14 installments and nearly 3 million copies sold, the series has consistently hit the New York Times bestseller list.
When not writing, he serves as a security consultant on asymmetric threats for various agencies. He lives in Charleston, SC with his wife and two daughters.
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