Carl Nelson

CARL NELSON is a decorated Navy veteran who served more than thirty-three years, rising from enlisted sailor to captain, and has published eight non-fiction books and three novels, including Secret Players and Madam President and the Admiral across his career.

Nelson’s novel Secret Players was named Best Thriller of 2003 by the San Diego Book Awards Association, and Madam President and the Admiral was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize. His war decorations include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star with combat V, two Air Medals, and the Combat Action Medal.

When he’s not writing, Nelson draws on four tours of duty in the Vietnam War, including a year as senior advisor to the commander of combat riverine operations in the Rung Sat Special Zone. Much of his work reflects that firsthand military experience.

Carl lives in San Diego.

Carl Nelson’s books are published by Turner Publishing.

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