Pierce Brown

Pierce Brown is a successful American author, best known for his work in young adult fantasy novels. His most popular series is the Red Rising Trilogy. Brown grew up in a large family, always on the move as they traveled from state to state. As a child, he enjoyed building forts and setting traps for his cousins in the woods and deserts of their many temporary homes.

After completing his education, Brown had aspirations of attending Hogwarts like his favorite character, Harry Potter. However, he instead found himself working a variety of jobs in pursuit of his dream to become a writer. He gained experience as a social media manager at a tech company, worked on the Disney lot, served as an NBC page, and was an aide on a U.S. Senate campaign. Currently, Brown resides in Los Angeles, California, where he continues to write and create imaginative stories.

Pierce Brown has made a name for himself as one of the most impressive American science fiction authors of his time. His debut novel, Red Rising, was released on January 28, 2014, and marked the beginning of the Red Rising Trilogy. The series quickly gained popularity and became a New York Times bestseller. In his writing, Brown explores themes of love, violence, hope, and power, captivating readers with his unique and imaginative storytelling.
Red Rising Books
# Title Year
1 Red Rising 2014
2 Golden Son 2015
3 Morning Star 2016
4 Iron Gold 2018
5 Dark Age 2018
6 Lightbringer 2023
Red Rising Graphic Novels (with Rik Hoskin)
# Title Year
1 Sons of Ares 2019
2 Sons of Ares, Vol. 2: Wrath 2019
3 Sons of Ares, Vol. 3: Forbidden Song 2023
Pierce Brown Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View 2017