Brad Thor

"Have a smile for everyone you meet and a plan to kill them."

Brad Thor, a graduate of the University of Southern California and former member of the Department of Homeland Security's Analytic Red Cell Program, is the New York Times bestselling author of The Lions of Lucerne, Path of the Assassin, State of the Union, Blowback, and Takedown. He and his wife -- a physician to the Chicago Bulls and the Chicago White Sox -- divide their time with their two children between Chicago and the Greek island of Antiparos.

What genre does Brad Thor write?

Brad Thor primarily writes thriller novels,action, political and national-security thrillers are his main focus.

Where should I start reading Brad Thor?

Begin with The Lions of Lucerne, which is Scot Harvath: Book 1 and the entry point to his best-known series.

What is the reading order for the Scot Harvath series?

Read the Scot Harvath novels in publication order. The author page lists The Lions of Lucerne (Book 1), Path of the Assassin (Book 2), and State of the Union (Book 3) as the early entries.

Are Brad Thor's books standalone or part of a series?

He is best known for the Scot Harvath series, but many other titles on his author page (for example The Athena Project, Backlash, Black List, Use of Force, Spymaster, Dead Fall) are presented without a series label and can be read on their own.

Has Brad Thor received notable recognition related to his work?

Yes,he is a New York Times bestselling author. His background, including work with the Department of Homeland Security's Analytic Red Cell Program, also informs his national-security themes.