Peter Nealen

Peter Nealen is a former Recon Marine, having served his country in Iraq and Afghanistan. He is known for being a voracious reader, with a particular interest in history, philosophy, folklore, science fiction, and fantasy. This love for reading and learning is reflected in his writing, as he is the author of multiple series of thriller novels.

In the military thriller genre, Nealen has written the American Praetorians series and the Brannigan's Blackhearts series. The American Praetorians series follows a private military company made up of former special operations personnel, while the Brannigan's Blackhearts series focuses on a group of former special forces soldiers who work as private contractors. Both series explore the complex and often morally ambiguous world of private military contracting.

In addition to his military thrillers, Nealen has also written several supernatural thriller series. The Jed Horn series follows a supernaturally-gifted individual who must navigate the world of the supernatural while also dealing with his own inner demons. The Unity Wars series, on the other hand, explores a future where humanity has made contact with alien races and must navigate the political and social implications of this contact.

Nealen's writing is informed by his own experiences as a Recon Marine and his love for reading and learning. His works are known for their fast-paced action, well-developed characters, and exploration of complex themes. With his diverse range of series and short stories, Nealen has established himself as a versatile and talented author in the action adventure and supernatural thriller genres.
American Praetorians Books
# Title Year
1 Task Force Desperate 2012
2 Hunting in the Shadows 2013
3 Alone and Unafraid 2014
4 The Devil You Don't Know 2015
5 Lex Talionis 2017
Brannigan's Blackhearts Books
# Title Year
1 Kill Yuan 2016
2 Fury in the Gulf 2017
3 Burmese Crossfire 2018
4 Enemy Unidentified 2018
5 Frozen Conflict 2018
6 High Desert Vengeance 2018
7 Doctors of Death 2018
8 Kill or Capture 2019
9 Enemy of My Enemy 2020
10 War to the Knife 2021
11 Blood Debt 2021
12 Marque and Reprisal 2022
13 Concrete Jungle 2022
Brave New Disorder Books
# Title Year
1 Gray War 2023
2 The Dragon and the Skull 2023
3 Silver or Lead 2023
4 Frontiers of Chaos 2023
5 Non-State Actor 2023
Jed Horn Books
# Title Year
1 A Silver Cross and a Winchester 2013
2 Nightmares 2015
3 The Walker on the Hills 2015
4 The Canyon of the Lost 2016
5 Older and Fouler Things 2017
The Lost Books
# Title Year
1 Ice and Monsters 2022
2 Shadows and Crows 2022
3 Darkness and Stone 2022
4 Swords Against the Night 2022
5 The Alchemy of Treason 2022
6 The Rock of Battle 2022
Maelstrom Rising Books
# Title Year
1 Escalation 2019
2 Holding Action 2019
3 Crimson Star 2020
4 Strategic Assets 2020
5 Fortress Doctrine 2020
6 Thunder Run 2021
7 Area Denial 2021
8 Power Vacuum 2022
9 Option Zulu 2022
Unity Wars Books
# Title Year
1 The Fall of Valdek 2021
2 The Defense of Provenia 2021
3 The Alliance Rises 2021
SOFREP Books
# Title Year
1 No Easy Op: The Unclassified Analysis of the Book Detailing The Killing of OBL 2012
2 Ranger Knowledge 2013
3 Africa Lost: Rhodesia's COIN Killing Machine 2013
4 The Syria Report: The West's Destruction of Syria to Gain Control Over Iran 2013
5 Operation Red Wings: The Rescue Story Behind Lone Survivor 2013
6 Navy SEALs BUD/S Preparation Guide: A Former SEAL Instructor's Guide to Getting You Through BUD/S 2014
7 The ISIS Solution: How Unconventional Thinking and Special Operations Can Eliminate Radical Islam 2014
Peter Nealen Anthologies
# Title Year
1 SPOTREPS - A Maelstrom Rising Anthology 2020