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.

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....

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....


