Best-Selling Author Brad Taylor Appearing At Gwinnett Library

PEACHTREE CORNERS, GA — Brad Taylor has sold more than 2 million books, and his Pike Logan series has consistently hit the New York Times bestseller list.

Join the Gwinnett County Public Library system and meet Taylor at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 11, at the Peachtree Corners Branch, 5570 Spalding Drive. The event is free and open to the public.

Books will be available for purchase and signing.

In 2011, Brad published his debut novel, "One Rough Man," which was an immediate success and launched the Pike Logan series. Now with more than 13 installments and more than 2 million copies sold, the series has consistently hit the New York Times bestseller list.

Taylor was born on Okinawa, Japan, but grew up in rural Texas. Graduating from the University of Texas, he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army infantry.

Taylor served for more than 21 years, retiring as a Special Forces lieutenant colonel. During that time he held numerous infantry and Special Forces positions, including eight years in 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment – Delta where he commanded multiple troops and a squadron.

He has conducted operations in support of US national interests in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other classified locations. His final assignment was as the assistant professor of military science at The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina. He holds a master’s of science degree in defense analysis from the Naval Post Graduate School, with a concentration in irregular warfare.

When not writing, he serves as a security consultant on asymmetric threats for various agencies. He lives in Charleston with his wife and two daughters.

For more information, visit www.gwinnettpl.org or call 770-978-5154.