Brian A Nelson

Brian Nelson is a former Fulbright Scholar who holds degrees in international relations, economics, and creative writing (fiction). His first book, The Silence and the Scorpion: The Coup against Chávez and the Making of Modern Venezuela , was named one of the Best Books of 2009 by The Economist . His second book, The Last Sword Maker , was a number one Amazon bestseller in the thriller genre and launched the successful Course of Empire series. His work has appeared in the Virginia Quarterly...See more

Brian Nelson is a former Fulbright Scholar who holds degrees in international relations, economics, and creative writing (fiction). His first book, The Silence and the Scorpion: The Coup against Chávez and the Making of Modern Venezuela , was named one of the Best Books of 2009 by The Economist . His second book, The Last Sword Maker , was a number one Amazon bestseller in the thriller genre and launched the successful Course of Empire series. His work has appeared in the Virginia Quarterly Review , Christian Science Monitor , and the Southern Humanities Review , among others. He lives in Colorado with his wife and two children. See less