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Brad Taylor

Brad Taylor was born in Okinawa, Japan, but grew up on 40-acres in rural Texas. After 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. His final assignment was as the Assistant Professor of Military Science at The Citadel in Charleston, SC. He holds a Master 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 17 installments and more than 3.5 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.