I’m a bestselling novelist specializing in historical, military, and espionage thrillers. For more than three decades, my collaborations with Larry Bond — including Red Phoenix, Vortex, Cauldron, The Enemy Within, and Day of Wrath — have won critical acclaim for their suspense, realism, and keen insight into geopolitics and modern warfare. I’ve also co-authored numerous books with Dale Brown, written my own solo novel The Tribune, contributed to Robert Ludlum’s Covert-One series, and am now creating The Last Prince, a cinematic visual novel.
Collaborations with Larry Bond
Red Phoenix
with Larry Bond (1989)
New York Times bestseller
The Second Korean War has begun. The Third World War may not be far behind.
Explosive action on land, sea, and air as American and Allied forces clash with North Korea and its powerful backers. From snow-covered hills and frozen rice paddies to dogfights above the 38th Parallel and silent submarine warfare in the Pacific, Red Phoenix delivers a gripping, realistic vision of modern warfare.
“A superb storyteller... Larry Bond seems to know everything about warfare... Red Phoenix is wonderfully entertaining and deserves to be the bestseller that it is.” — New York Times Book Review
Vortex
with Larry Bond (1991)
In a nightmarish near-future South Africa, a ruthless far-right regime seizes power and ignites a brutal conflict that threatens to engulf all of southern Africa — and the world.
From scorching deserts to crowded cities, on land, sea, and air, Vortex delivers explosive military action as superpowers are drawn into a deadly struggle featuring chemical weapons, nuclear threats, and the terrifying specter of race war and global economic collapse.
“Military adventure on a grand scale… Larry Bond has proven himself a master.” — Clive Cussler
Cauldron
with Larry Bond (1993)
In the chaos following the fall of communism, old hatreds explode across Eastern Europe. As France and Germany move to dominate the continent as a new superpower, three small nations stand in their way — triggering a devastating war that draws in America and Britain.
From the Balkans to the heart of Europe, Cauldron delivers a gripping story of political ambition, military conflict, and the fragile new world order.
“Larry Bond pushes us off a cliff, and we take that long, exhilarating fall straight to his smashing conclusion… Cauldron is more than Bond’s extraordinary description of a technologically sophisticated war. He has a powerful story to tell… stunning… sweeping.” — Book Page
The Enemy Within
with Larry Bond (1996)
What if a rogue nation launched a war against the United States from within its own borders?
A ruthless international terrorist network unleashes coordinated attacks on American cities, destroying landmarks and crippling communications. As the nation fights back, Lt. Col. Peter Thorn and FBI Special Agent Helen Gray race to stop the deadly conspiracy.
“The most accurate, chilling novel about terrorism ever written. When you read The Enemy Within, you are reading the future.” — Neil C. Livingstone
“Nonstop action... Readers will get more than their money’s worth out of this one.” — Chicago Tribune
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Day of Wrath
with Larry Bond (1998)
A plane carrying an American arms inspection team crashes mysteriously in Russia — the opening move in a bold, devastating plot to cripple the United States as a world power.
The architect is Prince Ibrahim al Saud, a brilliant and ruthless billionaire who commands a vast global terrorist network. As his meticulously planned attacks unfold, U.S. Army Colonel Peter Thorn and FBI Special Agent Helen Gray race across continents to stop the conspiracy before it’s too late.
“Day of Wrath is Larry Bond at his spellbinding best. Happily for his fans, he continues his tradition of high adventure crafted by a master storyteller.” — Clive Cussler
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Collaborations with Dale Brown
The Nick Flynn Series
Arctic Storm Rising
with Dale Brown
The explosive first book in the Nick Flynn series.
U.S. Air Force intelligence officer Nicholas Flynn is exiled to a remote radar post in Alaska — until Russian aircraft begin penetrating deep into American airspace. When an F-22 collides with a Russian interloper, Flynn and his team are thrust into a desperate race against Spetsnaz commandos on American soil to recover a missing stealth bomber loaded with nuclear cruise missiles.
A high-stakes techno-thriller on the frozen edge of conflict.
Weapons of Opportunity
with Dale Brown
Fresh off his success in Countdown to Midnight, Nick Flynn and his team at the shadowy Quartet Directorate face a dangerous new threat.
When a former senior CIA executive goes dark, Flynn — along with the daring Laura Van Horn — uncovers a deadly plot by Russian oligarch Pavel Voronin and the Raven Syndicate. Voronin plans to unleash advanced stealth aircraft against the United States to cement his power and shift the global balance.
With millions of lives at stake, Flynn and his team must mount a high-risk counteroperation deep into hostile territory.
A gripping, action-packed thriller of betrayal and cutting-edge warfare.
Countdown to Midnight
with Dale Brown
Nick Flynn is back — now working for a shadowy intelligence organization with deep Cold War roots.
After barely surviving an ambush in the Austrian Alps, Flynn uncovers a deadly secret: Iran and Russia are collaborating on a mysterious project codenamed MIDNIGHT. As he and his team race from Vienna to the heart of Iran, they must battle elite Russian operatives to stop a catastrophic new weapon that could shift the global balance of power forever.
A high-octane thriller filled with deception, betrayal, and relentless action.
The Devil's Fortress
with Dale Brown
The explosive conclusion to the Nick Flynn series.
After twice stopping Pavel Voronin and the Raven Syndicate from devastating the United States, Nick Flynn and his Quartet Directorate team know the Russian oligarch remains a lethal threat. Determined to eliminate the danger permanently, Flynn leads a high-risk operation deep into hostile territory against Voronin’s heavily defended stronghold.
With the fate of millions hanging in the balance, Flynn and his operatives must succeed — no matter the cost.
A pulse-pounding, high-stakes finale filled with relentless action and tension.
The Patrick and Brad McLanahan Series
Iron Wolf
with Dale Brown
A high-tech, high-tension military thriller as a resurgent Russia invades Ukraine and threatens Poland.
Refusing to let Russian aggression go unchecked, former U.S. President Kevin Martindale secretly deploys the Iron Wolf Squadron — an elite force of advanced F-111 fighter-bombers, drones, and Cybernetic Infantry Devices. As the conflict escalates, this covert team battles to protect Eastern Europe.
The Moscow Offensive
with Dale Brown
Russian President Gennadiy Gryzlov secretly acquires a fleet of massive cargo planes to smuggle dangerous weapons and combat robots into the United States.
As the threat grows, Brad McLanahan and the elite Iron Wolf Squadron — equipped with advanced Cybernetic Infantry Devices — must defend America and its allies from a devastating surprise attack on their own soil.
A high-tech military thriller of daring defense and robotic warfare.
Price of Duty
with Dale Brown
A devastating Russian cyber warfare attack strikes the West in this high-tech military thriller.
From a secret underground complex in the Ural Mountains, Russian President Gennadiy Gryzlov launches sophisticated malware attacks that cripple Poland’s financial system and threaten Europe’s power grid. As the crisis escalates, Brad McLanahan and his Scion team are called into action, using cutting-edge technology to counter the growing threat.
A gripping story of modern warfare, cyber espionage, and the high price of freedom.
The Kremlin Strike
with Dale Brown
The conflict escalates into outer space in this visionary techno-thriller.
Russia has constructed a heavily armed space station capable of destroying American satellites and striking targets on Earth. Brad McLanahan and the Iron Wolf Squadron must take the fight beyond the atmosphere, using advanced space planes in a daring mission to neutralize the threat before Russia achieves global dominance.
A high-stakes battle that could determine the future of warfare — and the world.
Eagle Station
with Dale Brown
The thrilling conclusion to the McLanahan series.
Russia and China form a dangerous alliance to dominate space. While America plans to mine helium-3 on the moon to power revolutionary fusion technology, the Russians and Chinese secretly build a heavily armed base on the far side of the moon, equipped with a powerful plasma rail gun.
Brad McLanahan, Nadia Rozek, and the Space Force must race against time to destroy the enemy base before it becomes operational and shifts the balance of global power forever.
A high-stakes battle that extends from Earth to the lunar surface.
Solo Works
The Tribune
Solo Novel
A young Roman officer named Lucius Aurelius Valens is sent to the restless province of Judea after angering corrupt officials in Syria. What begins as a routine peacekeeping assignment quickly turns deadly when he discovers the massacre of a Roman senator and his Praetorian Guard escort.
Plunged into a dangerous web of murder, political intrigue, and hidden agendas, Valens must uncover the truth before he is forced to commit a terrible injustice — or become the next victim.
Set against the grandeur and treachery of ancient Rome under Emperor Tiberius, The Tribune is a gripping historical mystery of justice, loyalty, and revenge.
The Last Prince
Cinematic Alternate-History Visual Novel
In this cinematic alternate-history visual novel, Alexander the Great lives long enough to forge a vast empire stretching from the Indus River to the Atlantic. But as the old conqueror fades, a brutal succession crisis begins…
Follow Nikanor, the youngest and most unwilling of his 12 sons, as he’s drawn into the deadly conflict for his father’s crown.
A bold multimedia storytelling project that combines dramatic narration, high-quality visuals, and epic battles.
Current Chapters available on:
YouTube (free)
Patreon (early access + exclusive content)
Chapter I: Shadows Falling out on YouTube now
Director’s Cuts! #1 — “AI Cannot Read Your Mind” on YouTube now
Robert Ludlum’s Covert-One Series
The Lazarus Vendetta
with Robert Ludlum (Created by Robert Ludlum • Written by Patrick Larkin)
The Lazarus Movement — a powerful, eco-conscious protest organization led by the mysterious figure known only as Lazarus — is rapidly gaining influence. When a devastating attack on a nanotechnology research facility kills thousands, Lt. Col. Jon Smith of Covert-One is called in to investigate.
As Smith digs deeper, he uncovers a terrifying conspiracy that goes far beyond environmental activism — one that threatens the lives of billions and could forever change the world.
A gripping entry in the Covert-One series filled with suspense, cutting-edge science, and global stakes.
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The Moscow Vector
with Robert Ludlum (Created by Robert Ludlum • Written by Patrick Larkin)
At an international conference in Prague, Lt. Col. Jon Smith is approached by a Russian colleague with alarming news about a mysterious outbreak in Moscow. When they meet, they are violently attacked and the Russian is killed. As Smith barely escapes with his life, a deadly virus begins striking government officials around the world with terrifying speed.
Racing against time, Smith and Covert-One must unravel a dangerous conspiracy tied to Russia’s aggressive new president — before it unleashes catastrophe on a global scale.
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