Nathan A. Goodman

USA TODAY Bestselling Author Nathan Goodman is the powerhouse mind behind The Special Agent Jana Baker Series — five pulse-pounding spy thrillers (including Protocol 1, The Fourteenth Protocol, Protocol 15, Breach of Protocol, and Rendition Protocol) that have already reached hundreds of thousands of readers worldwide. His stories meld U.S. intelligence, FBI field ops, foreign-service intrigue and global terrorist threats into relentless, cinematic thrill rides.

At the heart of the series is FBI Special Agent Jana Baker — a brilliant, fierce, and determined young woman who doesn’t just face the darkest threats to national security, she’s forced to wrestle with her fears, her past, and the very personal cost of the war on terror. From nuclear plots to government conspiracies, Jana is a hero for our times: fierce, human, and fully alive.

Readers call Goodman’s work “fresh… brilliant… suspense that never lets up,” and compare it to the best in the genre — flash-fast pacing, twist-after-twist, characters you care about, and a setting that feels terrifyingly close to reality. (One reader: “If you're familiar with the names Jack Ryan, Mitch Rapp … you’ll like FBI Special Agent Jana Baker … a LOT.”)

Nathan resides in the United States, is a husband and father to two daughters. An outdoor enthusiast, an artist, and metal sculptor. His passions include the health of the oceans, the beach, camping and hiking — all of which keep his mind energized and ready for the next mission.