Bryan Clark, a retired U.S. Army Green Beret and debut novelist, has been awarded the prestigious International Impact Book Award in the Military Thriller category for his breakout novel, “Mendacity: America’s Best Are Secretly Dwelling Among You.”
Published by Black Trident Publishing, “Mendacity” is rapidly gaining traction among fans of high-stakes military/political thrillers and was praised for its razor-sharp realism and immersive storytelling.
Drawing on over two decades of Special Operations experience, Clark tried to bring a level of authenticity to “Mendacity.” With an insider’s eye, the author weaved together real-world tactics, psychological tension, and geopolitical complexity.
“This award validates everything I set out to do,” Mr. Clark stated. “I wanted to create a story that not only thrills, but also reflects the truth behind some of the world’s most complex operations. ‘Mendacity’ is fiction, but it’s grounded in real emotion, sacrifice, and moral conflict. I’m honored that readers and judges alike see the impact of that.”
“Mendacity” follows Brayden Smith, a Special Forces operator conducting elite counter-narcotics missions in Colombia. When a covert mission reveals links between his own government and the very cartels he’s been sent to dismantle, Brayden is thrust into a spiraling web of betrayal and conspiracy.
With influences of “Sicario,” “Zero Dark Thirty,” and “The Bourne Ultimatum,” Clark’s debut novel has been described as “a pulse-pounding thriller that could easily make the leap to the big screen.”
Bryan said about the book, “‘Mendacity’ is more than a military thriller — it’s a reckoning. It forces readers to confront the uncomfortable truth that the real enemy might be hiding in plain sight.
“I didn’t write this book to play it safe. I wrote it to peel back layers of secrecy, to challenge the narrative — and to give readers a front-row seat to how deep the deception really goes.”
As Mendacity continues to resonate with readers, Bryan Clark is already deep into writing the second installment in the series, titled “Mendacity: The Seeds of Corruption.” With the author promising to expand the universe and deepen the stakes, the sequel will further explore the murky world of covert warfare, rogue intelligence, and moral compromise.
“Bryan Clark isn’t just writing fiction—he’s writing from the battlefield of conscience,” said a representative from Black Trident Publishing. “His work is as timely as it is timeless.”
The representative added that Clark’s “journey from elite soldier to award-winning novelist has inspired fellow veterans and readers alike. His ability to translate his real-world experiences into gripping fiction sets him apart as a rising voice in the military thriller genre.”
In conclusion, Mr. Clark stated, “Every mission in ‘Mendacity’ was born from something real — something I lived, saw, or questioned. That’s what makes this story different. It’s fiction grounded in a warrior’s reality.”
More information about Bryan Clark and his work is available on the official website.
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