Brad Taylor is a bestselling American author known for his military thriller novels. A former Delta Force operator, Taylor retired after serving 21 years in the military. After leaving the military, Taylor began writing novels based on his experiences. His debut novel, "One Rough Man," was published in 2012 and became an instant bestseller. The book follows the story of Pike Logan, a Delta Force operator who must stop a terrorist plot. Taylor has since written seven more Pike Logan novels, all of which have been critical and commercial successes. He has also co-authored several non-fiction books about military tactics and leadership. Taylor's novels have been praised for their authenticity and their ability to convey the realities of military life. He has received numerous awards for his writing, including the Barry Award for Best Thriller and the Thriller Award for Best Novel.
Reading Order
3 series · 30 booksPike Logan Series
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | One Rough Man | 2011 | Buy | |
| 2 | All Necessary Force | 2012 | Buy | |
| 3 | Enemy of Mine | 2013 | Buy | |
| 4 | The Widow's Strike | 2013 | Buy | |
| 5 | The Polaris Protocol | 2014 | Buy | |
| 6 | Days of Rage | 2014 | Buy | |
| 7 | No Fortunate Son | 2014 | Buy | |
| 8 | The Insider Threat | 2015 | Buy | |
| 9 | The Forgotten Soldier | 2015 | Buy | |
| 10 | Ghosts of War | 2016 | Buy | |
| 11 | Ring of Fire | 2017 | Buy | |
| 12 | Operator Down | 2018 | Buy | |
| 13 | Daughter of War | 2019 | Buy | |
| 14 | Hunter Killer | 2020 | Buy | |
| 15 | American Traitor | 2021 | Buy | |
| 16 | End of Days | 2022 | Buy | |
| 17 | The Devil's Ransom | 2023 | Buy | |
| 18 | Dead Man's Hand | 2024 | Buy | |
| 19 | Into the Gray Zone | 2025 | Buy |
Pike/Taskforce Short Stories/Novellas
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Callsign | 2012 | Buy | |
| 2 | Gut Instinct | 2013 | Buy | |
| 3 | Black Flag | 2013 | Buy | |
| 4 | The Dig | 2014 | Buy | |
| 5 | The Recruit (Short Story) | 2015 | Buy | |
| 6 | The Target (Short Story) | 2016 | Buy | |
| 7 | The Infiltrator (Short Story) | 2017 | Buy | |
| 8 | The Ruins | 2018 | Buy | |
| 9 | Exit Fee (Short Story) | 2019 | Buy | |
| 10 | The Honeymoon Heist | 2023 | Buy |
Brad Taylor Anthologies
| # | Title | Year | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspense Magazine July 2013 | 2013 | Buy |