Richard A. Clarke books

Richard A. Clarke is a former U.S. national security official who writes both techno-thrillers and non-fiction about terrorism, cybersecurity, and national defense.
Author · Thriller · Non-Fiction · Political Thriller

Non-Fiction

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Against All Enemies 2004 Buy
Your Government Failed You 2008 Buy
Cyberwar 2010 Buy
Warnings 2017 Buy
The Fifth Domain 2019 Buy
Artificial Intelligencia 2022 Buy

Standalone Novels

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The Scorpion’s Gate 2005 Buy
Breakpoint 2007 Buy
Sting of the Drone 2014 Buy
Pinnacle Event 2015 Buy

Richard A. Clarke served as a senior national security advisor in the White House under Presidents Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Clinton, and George W. Bush. His bestselling memoir Against All Enemies (2004) detailed his counterterrorism work and criticism of the government’s response to 9/11.

Clarke channels his insider knowledge into both non-fiction about cybersecurity and national defense and techno-thrillers like The Scorpion’s Gate, Breakpoint, Sting of the Drone, and Pinnacle Event, which draw on realistic scenarios rooted in his policy experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Richard A. Clarke written?

Richard A. Clarke has written ten books across two series.

What was Richard A. Clarke's first book?

Richard A. Clarke’s first book is Against All Enemies, published in 2004.

What is Richard A. Clarke's background?

Clarke served as a senior White House advisor on counterterrorism under four presidents. His experience informs both his non-fiction (including the bestselling Against All Enemies) and his techno-thrillers, which draw on his deep knowledge of national security, cyber warfare, and geopolitical threats.

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