Brian A. Nelson

BRIAN NELSON is a former Fulbright Scholar who holds degrees in international relations, economics, and creative writing. His first book, THE SILENCE AND THE SCORPION, a clocked account of the 2002 uprising against Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez, was named one of the Best Books of 2009 by The Economist. His second book, THE LAST SWORD MAKER, was a #1 Amazon Bestseller in the Thriller genre and launched the successful COURSE OF EMPIRE series about a group of military scientists and naval officers who create the world’s most advanced military technology. His other work has appeared in The Virginia Quarterly Review, The Christian Science Monitor, and The Southern Humanities Review, among others. He lives in Colorado with his wife and two children.