Andrews and Wilson

{{short description|American authors}} {{Infobox writer | image = | caption = | alt = | pseudonym = | birth_name = {{Plainlist| * Brian Drake Andrews * Jeffrey Allen Wilson }} | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1982|12|07}} | birth_place = Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | death_date = | death_place = | children = | occupation = Writers | period = | genre = Thriller, war fiction | notableworks = {{Plainlist| * ''Tier One'' * ''Sons of Valor'' * ''Dark Intercept'' * ''Tom Clancy: Act of Defiance'' }} | website = {{URL|http://andrews-wilson.com}} }}

'''Brian Drake Andrews''' and '''Jeffrey Allen Wilson''' (born December 7, 1982), collectively known as '''Andrews and Wilson''', are American authors. They are known for the Tier One, Sons of Valor, and Shepherds series of novels, as well as the Jack Ryan novels, which are part of the Ryanverse featuring characters created by Tom Clancy.

==Early life== Andrews graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor's degree in psychology.<ref name="about">{{cite web |title=About / Press |url=https://www.andrews-wilson.com/press |website=Andrews and Wilson |access-date=6 September 2025}}</ref> He also graduated from Cornell University with a master's degree in business.<ref name="about" /> Wilson graduated from College of William & Mary in 1988 with a degree in biology.<ref name="w&m">{{cite web |last1=Maynard |first1=Jackson |title=An action-packed journey |url=https://news.wm.edu/2025/03/18/an-action-packed-journey/ |website=William and Mary News |access-date=6 September 2025}}</ref>

==Career== Andrews and Wilson both served in the U.S. Navy, with the former working as a submarine officer and the latter also serving as a combat surgeon for the Navy SEALs.<ref name="about" /> Andrews later became a nuclear engineer, while Wilson worked as a vascular and trauma surgeon.<ref name="w&m" /><ref>{{cite web |title=#1 INTERNATIONAL BEST SELLING AUTHORS OF MILITARY FICTION, JEFFREY WILSON AND BRIAN ANDREWS |url=https://www.kron4.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/635663402/1-international-best-selling-authors-of-military-fiction-jeffrey-wilson-and-brian-andrews/ |website=KRON 4 |access-date=6 September 2025}}</ref>

Andrews and Wilson were first known for the Tier One series of military thriller novels.<ref name="crime spree">{{cite web |last1=Cooper |first1=Elise |title=INTERVIEW WITH BRIAN ANDREWS & JEFF WILSON PART II |url=https://crimespreemag.com/interview-with-brian-andrews-jeff-wilson-2/ |website=Crime Spree Magazine |access-date=6 September 2025}}</ref> In 2020, Andrews and Wilson debuted a Tier One spin-off series titled Sons of Valor.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Steck |first1=Ryan |title=EXCLUSIVE: See the Cover for Andrews & Wilson's 'Sons of Valor' |url=https://therealbookspy.com/2020/12/14/exclusive-see-the-cover-for-andrews-wilsons-sons-of-valor/ |website=The Real Book Spy |access-date=6 September 2025}}</ref> In 2024, Legendary Entertainment acquired film and TV rights to the series.<ref>{{cite web |last1=White |first1=Peter |title=Legendary Entertainment Lands Rights To Military Thriller Books 'Tier One' |url=https://deadline.com/2024/10/legendary-entertainment-tier-one-1236116467/ |website=Deadline |access-date=6 September 2025}}</ref>

In 2020, Andrews and Wilson signed a three-book deal with Christian publisher Tyndale House.<ref name="tyndale">{{cite web |last1=Steck |first1=Ryan |title=Andrews & Wilson Sign Three-Book Deal with Tyndale; New Series to Launch in 2021 |url=https://therealbookspy.com/2020/04/13/andrews-new-series-to-launch-in-2021/ |website=The Real Book Spy |access-date=6 September 2025}}</ref> They introduced the faith-based Shepherds series with the novel ''Dark Intercept'', released in 2021.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Steck |first1=Ryan |title=EXCLUSIVE: See the Cover for Andrews & Wilson's 'Dark Intercept' |url=https://therealbookspy.com/2021/03/03/exclusive-see-the-cover-for-andrews-wilsons-dark-intercept/ |website=The Real Book Spy |access-date=6 September 2025}}</ref> They later signed a new book deal with Blackstone Publishing in 2024 to continue the series.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Steck |first1=Ryan |title=Andrews & Wilson Sign New Book Deal with Blackstone Publishing to Continue Their Shepherds Series |url=https://therealbookspy.com/2024/02/07/andrews-wilson-sign-new-book-deal-with-blackstone-publishing-to-continue-their-shepherds-series/ |website=The Real Book Spy |access-date=6 September 2025}}</ref> In 2025, they announced their own imprint, Andrews and Wilson Entertainment, within Blackstone Publishing.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Steck |first1=Ryan |title=BREAKING: Andrews & Wilson To Oversee New Imprint at Blackstone Publishing |url=https://therealbookspy.com/2025/10/02/breaking-andrews-wilson-to-oversee-new-imprint-at-blackstone-publishing/ |website=The Real Book Spy |access-date=6 November 2025}}</ref>

===Tom Clancy universe=== In 2023, Andrews and Wilson were announced as writers of the Jack Ryan series, succeeding Marc Cameron.<ref name="clancy">{{cite web |last1=Steck |first1=Ryan |title=Andrews & Wilson to Takeover Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan Franchise |url=https://therealbookspy.com/2023/05/20/andrews-wilson-to-takeover-tom-clancys-jack-ryan-franchise/ |website=The Real Book Spy |access-date=6 September 2025}}</ref> Speaking about their approach to the franchise, the authors said: "Some people consider the thriller genre mindless escapism, but we have a very different take. For us, storytelling is something we take very seriously—we view it as a professional opportunity to highlight the integrity, courage, and professionalism of the men and women in the military and intelligence communities who tirelessly serve this great nation without ever asking for anything in return."<ref name="clancy" /> Clancy's longtime editor Tom Colgan released a statement: "We're extremely excited to welcome Andrews & Wilson to the Clancy team. As Navy veterans themselves, they will bring the authenticity and creativity that Clancy readers demand to the Jack Ryan series."<ref name="clancy" />

Their first entry in the series, ''Tom Clancy: Act of Defiance'', was published in May 2024.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Steck |first1=Ryan |title=ACT OF DEFIANCE: Andrews & Wilson's First Tom Clancy Novel Set for May 2024 Release |url=https://therealbookspy.com/2023/08/30/act-of-defiance-andrews-wilsons-first-tom-clancy-novel-set-for-may-2024-release/ |website=The Real Book Spy |access-date=6 September 2025}}</ref> It was followed by ''Tom Clancy: Defense Protocol'' in December of the same year.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Steck |first1=Ryan |title=Andrews & Wilson's Next Jack Ryan Thriller Announced (with Details) |url=https://therealbookspy.com/2024/07/23/tom-clancy-defense-protocol-andrews-wilsons-next-jack-ryan-thriller-announced/ |website=The Real Book Spy |access-date=6 September 2025}}</ref> In 2025, Andrews and Wilson announced their decision to exit the series and also announced their final entry, ''Tom Clancy: Executive Power'', which was published in November 2025.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Steck |first1=Ryan |title=BREAKING: Andrews & Wilson Exit The Tom Clancy Series; What I'm Hearing About Who Will Replace Them |url=https://therealbookspy.com/2025/08/25/breaking-andrews-what-im-hearing-about-who-will-replace-them/ |website=The Real Book Spy |access-date=6 September 2025}}</ref>

==Bibliography== ===Tier One series=== * ''Tier One'' (2016) * ''War Shadows'' (2017) * ''Crusader One'' (2017) * ''American Operator'' (2018)<ref>{{cite web |last1=Steck |first1=Ryan |title=Exclusive: See the Cover for Andrews and Wilson's Next Tier One Thriller, 'American Operator' |url=https://therealbookspy.com/2018/05/01/exclusive-see-the-cover-for-andrews-and-wilsons-next-tier-one-thriller-american-operator/ |website=The Real Book Spy |access-date=6 September 2025}}</ref> * ''Red Specter'' (2019)<ref>{{cite web |last1=Steck |first1=Ryan |title=RED SPECTER: Five Questions with Andrews and Wilson |url=https://therealbookspy.com/2019/11/05/red-specter-five-questions-with-andrews-and-wilson/ |website=The Real Book Spy |access-date=6 September 2025}}</ref> * ''Scars'' (Tier One Origins novella) (2020)<ref name="tyndale" /> * ''Collateral'' (2020)<ref name="tyndale" /> * ''Dempsey'' (2023) * ''Ember'' (2024)<ref name="crime spree" /><ref>{{cite web |last1=Stafford |first1=Clay |title=A Conversation With Brian Andrews and Jeffrey Wilson on How to Write Action Thrillers (Killer Writers) |url=https://www.writersdigest.com/write-better-fiction/a-conversation-with-brian-andrews-and-jeffrey-wilson-on-how-to-write-action-thrillers-killer-writers |website=Writer's Digest |access-date=6 September 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Steck |first1=Ryan |title=EMBER: Andrews & Wilson's Next John Dempsey Thriller Set for July Release (with Details) |url=https://therealbookspy.com/2024/02/29/ember-andrews-wilsons-next-john-dempsey-thriller-set-for-july-release-with-details/ |website=The Real Book Spy |access-date=6 September 2025}}</ref> * ''The Adversary'' (2025)

===Sons of Valor series=== * ''Sons of Valor'' (2021) * ''Violence of Action'' (2022) * ''War Machine'' (2023) * ''False Flag'' (2025)

===The Shepherds series=== * ''Dark Intercept'' (2021) * ''Dark Angel'' (2022) * ''Dark Fall'' (2022) * ''Dark Rising'' (2025)

===Jack Ryan series=== Featuring characters created by Tom Clancy * ''Tom Clancy: Act of Defiance'' (2024) * ''Tom Clancy: Defense Protocol'' (2024) * ''Tom Clancy: Executive Power'' (2025)

===Nick Foley series (as Alex Ryan)=== * ''Beijing Red'' (2016) * ''Hong Kong Black'' (2017)

===Presidential Agent series=== Featuring characters created by W. E. B. Griffin * ''Rogue Asset'' (2021)

===Standalone=== * ''The Sandbox'' (2023)<ref name="w&m" /> * ''Four Minutes'' (2024)

===Brian Andrews solo work===

====Think Tank series==== * ''The Calypso Directive'' (2012) * ''The Infiltration Game'' (2016)

====Standalone==== * ''Ring of Flowers'' (novella) (2012) * "Black Sundown" (short story) (2016) * ''Reset'' (2018)

===Jeffrey Wilson solo work=== * ''The Traiteur's Ring'' (2010) * ''The Donors'' (2012) * ''Fade to Black'' (2013) * ''The Dark Heart: A Bounty Hunter Tale'' (2014) * ''War Torn'' (2018) * ''Julian's Numbers'' (2024)

==References== {{Reflist}}

==External links== * [http://andrews-wilson.com Official Website]

Category:21st-century American novelists Category:American male novelists Category:American military writers Category:American thriller writers Category:Techno-thriller writers Category:Living people Category:21st-century American male writers Category:Year of birth missing (living people)