There aren’t many honest men or women in Washington anymore. Politicians get where they are by the sheer force of their egos, not their convictions. And you know what? It’s our fault as voters. We don’t demand better candidates, so we end up getting what we deserve—on both sides of the aisle.

There are writers who go their whole lives and never hit that No. 1 spot.

Success leaves clues, and if you sow the same seeds, youll reap the same rewards.

I write about things that are important for us as Americans. I'm concerned about al-Qaeda sneaking across the border with the illegal immigrants that are using the coyotes to get across the border. And that's not a Democrat or Republican issue, that's a national security issue

Freedom of speech includes the freedom to offend people.

Well, my books - I think one of the hallmarks of my thrillers is that they're based in reality.

When you grow up with a name like Brad Thor, people expect you to be 6-foot-4 and a pile of muscles.