Bradley Harper is an accomplished American author with a unique background. He is a retired US Army Colonel and pathologist, with extensive experience in autopsies and forensic investigation. His passion for writing began in earnest upon his retirement from the army. To pursue his new career, Harper obtained his associate degree from Full Sail University and his master’s from Napier University in Edinburgh, Scotland, both in creative writing.
Harper’s debut novel, “A Knife in the Fog,” was published in October 2018. The novel is a finalist for a 2019 Edgar Award by the Mystery Writers of America for Best First Novel by an American Author and is a Recommended Read by the Arthur Conan Doyle Estate. It went on to win Killer Nashville’s 2019 Silver Falchion as Best Mystery. The audiobook, narrated by former Royal Shakespearean actor Matthew Lloyd Davies, won Audiofile Magazine’s 2019 Earphone Award for Best Mystery and Suspense. The book is also available in Japan via Hayakawa Publishing.
Harper’s second novel, “Queen’s Gambit,” won Killer Nashville’s 2020 Silver Falchion Award twice, once for Best Suspense, and again as Book of the Year. He has also co-written a police procedural thriller, “Reflections in a Dragon’s Eye,” with debut novelist Lydia Galehouse. Additionally, Harper co-wrote “My Time with General Colin Powell” with Leslie Lautenslager, who worked with GEN. Powell for over 25 years.
In addition to his novel writing, Harper has also found success in other creative endeavors. A short animated film, “Dark Tryst,” based on Harper’s short story and comic book of the same name, has won numerous awards at film festivals around the world.
Harper’s military and medical background, coupled with his love for storytelling, has given him a unique perspective and voice in the world of fiction. He continues to write and publish, exploring the mysteries of the past and present, and bringing his unique perspective to life for his readers.