Author Brian J. Morra

Book One

Book Two

“Morra masterfully weaves a tale of relentless tension, testing loyalties with the highest of stakes. This gritty thriller, set in the shadowy world of intelligence, doesn’t just echo history—it grips you by the throat as you experience every pulse-pounding moment. A must-read for those who crave their fiction steeped in the harsh realities of war.”
—Jack Carr, #1 New York Times bestselling author
on The Righteous Arrows

The Able Archers

Imagine if there were a series of events that nearly caused an intercontinental nuclear war… and all of it was kept secret for decades.

A novel based on real events chronicling how the world nearly came to an end in the autumn of 1983.

Brian Morra’s first-hand experience in many of the incredible events described in The Able Archers puts the reader right in the middle of the heart-stopping action.

The Righteous Arrows

The electrifying sequel to The Able Archers

Who can you trust when a cold war heats up and conflict seems inevitable?

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Awards for The Able Archers

Winner of the 18th Annual National Indie Excellence Award for Military Fiction
Finalist in the Historical Fiction category

Finalist in the 2022 Next Generation Indie Book Awards for the Historical Fiction category

Awards for The Righteous Arrows

Winner of the 18th Annual National Indie Excellence Award for Military Fiction

Latest News

Brian featured in Second Line of Defense article: “Brian Morra and His Contribution to Strategic Thought” — January 20, 2026
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The Big Thrill recommends The Righteous Arrows! — October 1, 2024
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Brian featured in Episode 5 of the new Netflix documentary series titled Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War
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Brian interviewed on Big Blend Radio — March 11, 2024
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“Fiction based on history: Author Brian Morra talks to the College about new book on Cold War,” The Flat Hat
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“The Nuclear War Scare of 1983, And The Pop Culture Soundtrack of Anxiety,”
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“US Policy Is Prolonging the War in Ukraine,” written by Brian in Air & Space Forces Magazine
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“National Security and Foreign Policy Redefined,” Brian on the Burn Bag Podcast
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Reviews for The Able Archers

“While a gripping work of fiction, The Able Archers is a powerful reminder of the value of human judgment—and the continuing peril posed by nuclear-armed powers.”
—Robert M. Gates, former Secretary of Defense

“Brian J. Morra is ‘the master craftsman’. The Able Archers is brilliant.”
—William S. Cohen, former Secretary of Defense

“Brian Morra’s historical thriller is a fast-paced ride through one of the worst crisis periods of the Cold War… a terrible yet factual story of how a few people prevented a global nuclear war.”
—Jack Carr, former Navy SEAL Sniper and #1 NYT bestselling author

Reviews for The Righteous Arrows

“… delivers a story that is both realistic and riveting. Readers will not be able to put it down!”
—Michael Morrell, former Acting Director and Deputy Director CIA

“Morra masterfully weaves a tale of relentless tension, testing loyalties with the highest of stakes…. A must-read for those who crave their fiction steeped in the harsh realities of war.”
—Jack Carr, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“If you’re the kind of reader who enjoys being educated and entertained through historical fiction, this is just for you. These are wildly fascinating stories.”
—First Coast News, WLTV