Myke Cole

Myke Cole is a distinguished author of fantasy novels, best known for his Shadow Ops series. Born in New York, United States, he currently resides in Brooklyn. His career has been diverse and extensive, ranging from being a security contractor, government civilian, to a military officer. This diverse background has significantly influenced his writing, with his literary works reflecting his experiences in counterterrorism, cyber warfare, and federal law enforcement.

Cole's military service and work for intelligence agencies have provided a rich source of inspiration for his novels. He has completed three tours in Iraq and was recalled to serve during the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. His real-life experiences in hunting terrorists and criminals have translated onto the small screen, where he has pursued fugitives on CBS's 2017 show Hunted and UFOs on Discovery Channel's 2019 show Contact.

Despite Cole's involvement in high-conflict situations, he has a softer side, which is evident in his love for fantasy novels, comic books, and late-night games of Dungeons and Dragons. His writing is often angst-filled, reflecting the complexities of his characters and the intricate worlds he creates. Cole's unique background and passion for storytelling have established him as a respected author in the fantasy genre.
Shadow Ops Books
# Title Year
1 Control Point 2012
2 Fortress Frontier 2013
3 Breach Zone 2014
Shadow Ops: Reawakening Trilogy Books
# Title Year
1 Gemini Cell 2015
2 Javelin Rain 2016
3 Siege Line 2017
Sacred Throne Books
# Title Year
1 The Armored Saint 2018
2 The Queen of Crows 2018
3 The Killing Light 2019
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Sixteenth Watch 2020
2 The Bronze Lie 2021
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 Beyond the Wall: Exploring George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire 2012
2 Legion versus Phalanx 2018
Wildsidhe Chronicles Books
# Title Year
1 Car Trouble 2002
The Shield Single Issues Books
# Title Year
1 The Shield #1 2015
2 The Shield #2 2016
3 The Shield #3 2016
4 The Shield #4 2016
Myke Cole Anthologies
# Title Year
1 The Book of Final Flesh 2003
2 Lightspeed Magazine, Issue 57, February 2015 2015
3 Operation Arcana 2015