Brad Thor
Brad Thor
Bradley George "Brad" Thor, Jr.is an American thriller novelist, author of The Lions of Lucerne, Path of the Assassin, State of the Union, Blowback, Takedown, The First Commandment, The Last Patriot, The Apostle, Foreign Influence, The Athena Project, Full Black, and Black List, and 2016 independent presidential candidate. His most recent novels, Act of War and Code of Conduct, have high reviews. His next novel in the Harvath series, Foreign Agent, is scheduled to release in early June 2016. Thor's...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionNovelist
Date of Birth16 May 1975
CityRichmond, IN
CountryUnited States of America
The reason socialism has failed around the world every time it's been tried is because people in socialist countries have looked at the United States and have said if they can have it that good, we can. It's a failed, flawed ideology, but if you ask socialists why it's always failed, it's because the United States has stood in the way.
Freedom of speech includes the freedom to offend people.
My intent is not to inflame Muslims but to entertain readers of great thrillers. At the end of the day, I want people to see a good protagonist struggle against serious odds and do so with courage and honor and integrity.
The Afghans I met were some of the nicest and most honorable people I've ever encountered. There is a code called 'Pashtunwali,' so if someone invites you into their village, every last man will fight to protect your life. I was impressed by that.
I tell people you should write what you love to read because that's where your passion is.
After 9/11, if people made movies about terrorism, the U.S. was evil and Muslims were misunderstood: 'Lions for Lambs,' 'Stop-Loss,' 'Rendition.' Well, all these movies didn't do particularly well. In Hollywood, people scratched their heads, but the reason they didn't do well is because in Middle America, people want to see their values triumph.
When you grow up with a name like Brad Thor, people expect you to be 6-foot-4 and a pile of muscles.
Al Qaeda doesn't abide by the Geneva Conventions, so in my opinion, they should not be afforded the protections of them.
I always have a different way of looking at things.
There are writers who go their whole lives and never hit that No. 1 spot.
Success leaves clues, and if you sow the same seeds, youll reap the same rewards.
Power perceived is power achieved.
I am indeed honored to call him my friend.
I've got more ideas for books than I'll ever be able to use in my lifetime. I'm very fortunate like that