Brian Andrews andJeffrey Wilson, collectively known asAndrews and Wilson, are American authors. They are known for the Tier One, Sons of Valor, and Shepherds series of novels, as well as theJack Ryan novels, which are part of theRyanverse featuring characters created byTom Clancy.
Andrews and Wilson both served in theU.S. Navy, with the former working as a submarine officer and the latter also serving as a combat surgeon for theNavy SEALs.[1] Andrews later became a nuclear engineer, while Wilson worked as a vascular and trauma surgeon.[2][3]
Andrews and Wilson were first known for the Tier One series of military thriller novels.[4] In 2020, Andrews and Wilson debuted a Tier One spin-off series titled Sons of Valor.[5] In 2024,Legendary Entertainment acquired film and TV rights to the series.[6]
In 2020, Andrews and Wilson signed a three-book deal with Christian publisherTyndale House.[7] They introduced the faith-based Shepherds series with the novelDark Intercept, released in 2021.[8] They later signed a new book deal with Blackstone Publishing in 2024 to continue the series.[9] In 2025, they announced their own imprint, Andrews and Wilson Entertainment, within Blackstone Publishing.[10]
In 2023, Andrews and Wilson were announced as writers of theJack Ryan series, succeedingMarc Cameron.[11] Speaking about their approach to the franchise, the authors said: "Some people consider the thriller genre mindless escapism, but we have a very different take. For us, storytelling is something we take very seriously—we view it as a professional opportunity to highlight the integrity, courage, and professionalism of the men and women in the military and intelligence communities who tirelessly serve this great nation without ever asking for anything in return."[11] Clancy's longtime editor Tom Colgan released a statement: “We’re extremely excited to welcome Andrews & Wilson to the Clancy team. As Navy veterans themselves, they will bring the authenticity and creativity that Clancy readers demand to the Jack Ryan series.”[11]
Their first entry in the series,Tom Clancy: Act of Defiance, was published in May 2024.[12] It was followed byTom Clancy: Defense Protocol in December of the same year.[13] In 2025, Andrews and Wilson announced their decision to exit the series and also announced their final entry,Tom Clancy: Executive Power, slated for release in December 2025.[14]
