🔥 Episode Summary
In this episode of The First Draft, retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent and Townhall columnist John Nantz sits down with #1 New York Times bestselling author Brad Thor to discuss his new high-octane thriller, Edge of Honor. From the first chapter, Thor’s legendary protagonist Scot Harvath is knee-deep in bodies—and by the final pages, he’s unraveled a plot that could shatter the American republic.
Thor opens up about the real-world national security threats inspiring the novel, his deep ties to FBI culture, the use of DC as a living character, and why accuracy matters when writing about firearms and federal agents. He also shares exclusive details on the long-awaited Lions of Lucerne television adaptation and why this Hollywood dream team is finally getting Harvath right.
This is a must-listen conversation for fans of political thrillers, aspiring authors, and anyone who appreciates a no nonsense approach to storytelling, patriotism, and character-driven fiction.
🎙️ What You’ll Hear:
Why Edge of Honor works as a standalone—and why Thor encourages new readers to jump in
The origin of “Bishop’s Gate,” Harvath’s secretive new home on the Potomac
How Brad’s real-world FBI connections shaped two fan-favorite characters
The threat of political accelerationism—and what happens when DC insiders turn rogue
Thor’s secret weapon for character continuity (spoiler: it involves recipe cards)
Why lazy gun writing drives both author and readers crazy
Inside the Lions of Lucerne TV series: John Wick’s director, The Punisher’s writer, and Homeland’s producer
How to write thrillers that feel real without breaking the spell of fiction
📚 Featured Book:
Edge of Honor by Brad Thor
📍 Now available wherever books are sold.
🖥️ www.BradThor.com
📺 Coming Soon:
The Lions of Lucerne – the long-awaited television series
🎬 Directed by Chad Stahelski (John Wick)
📽️ Written by Steve Lightfoot (The Punisher)
🛡️ Executive Produced by Howard Gordon (24, Homeland)
👤 Guest:
Brad Thor
Bestselling author of the Scot Harvath series
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🎧 Host:
John Nantz
Retired FBI Supervisory Special Agent | Townhall Columnist | National Security Analyst
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📷 Instagram: @thejohnnantz
📘 Facebook: @johnnantz
🔗 LinkedIn: @johnnantz
🗣️ Truth Social: @thejohnnantz
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