Pierce Brown
Pierce Brown is an American science fiction author best known for the *Red Rising* series.
Pierce Brown is an American science fiction author best known for the *Red Rising* series. His debut novel, *Red Rising*, was published in 2014, and the series has expanded into multiple novels and related comics. He is also described as a novelist and screenwriter.
Early life and background
Pierce Brown was born on January 28, 1988, and is an American author. Little additional biographical information is available from the provided sources.
Red Rising series
Brown's main work is the *Red Rising* science fiction series, which follows a dystopian and hierarchical future setting. The series has grown into a multi-book saga beginning with *Red Rising* in 2014, followed by *Golden Son*, *Morning Star*, *Iron Gold*, *Dark Age*, and *Light Bringer*.
Other writing
In addition to the novels, Brown wrote *Red Rising: Sons of Ares*, a six-issue prequel comic series published in 2015.
Reception and recognition
Sources describe Brown as a New York Times bestselling author, and his debut novel was widely compared to major young adult and science-fiction franchises.
Key facts
- Pierce Brown was born on January 28, 1988.
- He is an American science fiction author.
- He is best known for the *Red Rising* series.
- The series includes *Red Rising*, *Golden Son*, *Morning Star*, *Iron Gold*, *Dark Age*, and *Light Bringer*.
- He also wrote the comic series *Red Rising: Sons of Ares*.
The *Red Rising* series has been published and read internationally, including by Canadian science-fiction readers, but no specific Canada-only connection is established in the provided sources.[7][8]
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierce_BrownSupports: Birth date, nationality, occupation, *Red Rising* bibliography, and *Sons of Ares* prequel comic series.
- Open Library — https://openlibrary.org/authors/OL7621609A/Pierce_BrownSupports: Birth date and core *Red Rising* bibliography.
- PRH Speakers — https://www.prhspeakers.com/speaker/pierce-brownSupports: Bestselling status, publication history, and biographical notes.
- XPRIZE Foundation — https://www.xprize.org/about/people/pierce-brownSupports: Bestselling status, publication reach, and biographical notes.
- The Writer — https://www.writermag.com/writing-inspiration/author-interviews/pierce-brown/Supports: Career overview, debut novel, and series context.