Tucson Festival of Books

Meet Brad Thor and Ward Larsen


Thriller-master Brad Thor, whose novels have sold more than 15 million copies worldwide, and bestselling espionage writer Ward Larsen make their first festival appearances. They’ll discuss the collaboration behind their new book, how current global threats influence modern thrillers, and what it takes to craft suspense while staying grounded in authenticity.


Panelists
Ward Larsen

Ward Larsen is the USA Today bestselling author of nineteen novels. He is a former USAF fighter pilot and airline captain and is a trained aircraft accident investigator. He co-authored the new thriller "Cold Zero" with Brad Thor....

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Brad Thor

Brad Thor is the No.1 New York Times bestselling author of 25 thrillers, including "Edge of Honor," "Black Ice," Near Dark," and "Spymaster." His novels have been named among NPR’s “Top 100 Killer Thrillers of All Time,” nominated for multiple industry awards, and translated around the world....

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Books:
Cold Zero
Ward Larsen, Brad Thor
Mystery / Thrillers
Atria/Emily Bestler Books
February 2026
ISBN 9781668066379
352 pages
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Edge of Honor
A Thriller
Brad Thor
Mystery / Thrillers
Simon and Schuster
July 2025
ISBN 9781982182274
336 pages
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Dark Vector
A David Slaton and Tru Miller Novel
Ward Larsen
Mystery / Thrillers
Tor Publishing Group
February 2025
ISBN 9781250343529
352 pages
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