Bryan Clark Press Kit

Author Biography (Short)
Bryan Clark is a retired U.S. Army Green Beret with 25 years of service and the author of the Mendacity thriller series. His writing blends real-world operational experience with grounded, human storytelling that explores loyalty, corruption, and the hidden networks shaping global conflict.
Author Biography (Long)
Bryan Clark served 25 years in U.S. Army Special Forces, deploying across Afghanistan, Iraq, and Central/South America. After retiring, he turned to writing as a way to tell the stories he carried, stories shaped by the fog of war, the complexity of intelligence work, and the moral crossroads inherent in modern conflict.
His debut novel, Mendacity: America’s Best Are Secretly Dwelling Among You, introduced readers to a world where truth is buried beneath layers of corruption and clandestine influence. The sequel, Mendacity Part II: The Seeds of Corruption, expands that world into the aftermath of 9/11, where the drug trade and the war on terror intersect with devastating consequences.
Bryan also founded The Mission Brief, a veteran-focused publication created to showcase real experiences, reflections, and the shared wisdom of the military community. Through both fiction and non-fiction, his work aims to bridge the gap between veterans and civilians, fostering understanding, connection, and honest conversation.
He currently lives in Northern California with his family, where he continues writing the Mendacity series and mentoring veterans who want to turn their experiences into stories.
Books
Mendacity: Americas Best Are Secretly Dwelling Among You (Book One)
A Special Forces soldier uncovers a corrupt network hidden within the war on drugs.
Themes: loyalty, integrity, betrayal, systems of power, moral ambiguity
Genres: Military Thriller, Intelligence Thriller, Conspiracy Fiction
Mendacity Part II: The Seeds of Corruption (Book Two)
The fallout of 9/11 collides with the global drug trade as Brayden Smith confronts shadow programs, political manipulation, and operations that were never meant to surface.
Themes: corruption, deception, resilience, the cost of truth
Genres: Military Thriller, Geopolitical Thriller, War & Intelligence Fiction
Media Topics & Interview Angles

Military experience and how it shapes narrative authenticity
Balancing realism with entertainment in modern thrillers
Corruption inside national security structures
The intersection of the drug war and the war on terror
Veteran transition and life after Special Forces
The Mission Brief and its purpose within the veteran community
Fiction used as a lens to explore real geopolitical issues

Sample Interview Questions

What inspired the world and characters of the Mendacity series?
How much of your Special Forces experience influenced the events of the books?
Why do you believe readers connect strongly with morally complex protagonists?
What do many thrillers misunderstand about Special Forces or intelligence work?
What message do you hope readers take away from your novels?

Press Photos

Available upon request

Official Links

Author Website: https://www.bryanclarkauthor.com

Publisher: https://www.blacktridentpublishing.com

The Mission Brief: https://medium.com/the-mission-brief

Amazon Author Page: Bryan Clark on Amazon

Media Contact

Black Trident Publishing

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