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National Security Thrillers

The adrenaline rush of leave-it-all-on-the-battlefield military engagements, the intrigue of covert operations, the high-stakes of international politics, these are the elements of Bruns-Olson Thrillers. 

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We write about ordinary men and women called to do extraordinary acts in the service of their country. They are the heroes of our stories and they know the truth:

 

Every Mission has a Cost.

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A Veteran-Owned Business

What's Happening Now

Check the Current SITREP
Find Out About Our Latest Public Appearances and Publications 

New Series.
New Story.
New Adventure.

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Line of Succession

The last installment of the Command and Control series is available September 2025.

USS Seawolf (SSN 575) Reunion

As US Navy veterans ourselves, we're honored to speak at the USS Seawolf (SSN-575) Reunion this October in Las Vegas!

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Looking for a unique holiday gift? 

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We Don't Do Social Media...

We do something better :

DIRECT CONNECTION.

 

Human writer to human reader, delivered to your inbox on a weekly-ish basis. No algorithm required.

 

To get a taste of what we do, members of the Bruns-Olson Readers Group* can download the novella, Death of a Pawn, for F R E E.

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