Brad Taylor

Brad Taylor is a successful author of thriller novels, best known for his Pike Logan series. Prior to his career as a writer, Taylor had a distinguished military career, serving over twenty years in the U.S. Army. He retired as a Special Forces Lieutenant Colonel, having held a variety of infantry and special operations positions.

Taylor's military experience included eight years in the prestigious Delta Force, where he commanded multiple troops and a squadron. He has conducted operations in support of U.S. national interests in several countries, including Iraq, Afghanistan, and other classified locations. His final military post was as Assistant Professor of Military Science at The Citadel. Taylor holds a master's of science in defense analysis, with a concentration in irregular warfare, from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California.

Born in Okinawa, Japan, Taylor was raised on a forty-acre farm in rural Texas. He graduated from the University of Texas and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Infantry. Taylor's military service provided him with a wealth of firsthand knowledge and experience, which lends authenticity to his military thrillers. Now residing in Charleston, South Carolina, with his wife and two daughters, Taylor continues to draw upon his military background as a security consultant and in his writing. His debut novel, One Rough Man, was published in 2011 and launched the Pike Logan series, which has since grown to include seventeen installments and has sold over 3 million copies. The series has consistently ranked on the New York Times bestseller list.
Pike Logan Books
# Title Year
1 One Rough Man 2011
2 All Necessary Force 2012
3 Enemy of Mine 2013
4 The Widow's Strike 2013
5 The Polaris Protocol 2014
6 Days of Rage 2014
7 No Fortunate Son 2014
8 The Insider Threat 2015
9 The Forgotten Soldier 2015
10 Ghosts of War 2016
11 Ring of Fire 2017
12 Operator Down 2018
13 Daughter of War 2019
14 Hunter Killer 2020
15 American Traitor 2021
16 End of Days 2022
17 The Devil's Ransom 2023
18 Dead Man's Hand 2024
Pike/Taskforce Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 The Callsign 2012
2 Gut Instinct 2013
3 Black Flag 2013
4 The Dig 2014
5 The Recruit 2015
6 The Target 2016
7 The Infiltrator 2017
8 The Ruins 2018
9 Exit Fee 2019
10 The Honeymoon Heist 2023
Brad Taylor Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Suspense Magazine July 2013 2013