Brad Thor

A Discussion with Brad Thor on the Inspiration Behind his 20th Thriller, Black Ice

It’s hard to imagine a different path for Brad Thor. However, he says being a writer (and a New York Times bestselling one, at that) was not an easy leap. With a vast fan base (a large majority being in the security and protection business) he shares an important lesson that we can all learn from: “That which we’re most destined to do in life, we’re more afraid of. True success is surmounting that fear.”

Brad Thor talks with Fred About Why Protection Officers Should Read Fiction

I’m always fascinated by how authors put their first book together and Brad Thor doesn’t disappoint. In Brad’s first book “The Lions of Lucerne”, the plot centers on every protection officers worst nightmare. Brad also discusses how he became a writer and his one and only short story — which is also very good. Have a listen and let know what you think!

Fred Burton and Brad Thor Discuss Use of Force

In Episode 37 of the Stratfor Podcast, Fred Burton sits down with New York Times bestselling author Brad Thor to discuss counterterrorism, Thor's latest book Use of Force and exactly how Burton has a copy of Chasing Shadows personally signed by international terrorist Carlos the Jackal.