For the record, I have not read any of his books, but I am definitely intrigued. It’s not so often that you find guys in this industry that are current contractors, and authors of several books. If any of the readership has anything to say about his stuff, I am all ears. They certainly sound interesting. Check it out, and you can buy his books through his website. –Matt
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Thanks for stopping by:
As a private military contractor I have traveled and worked all around Latin America and West Africa. I currently fly for the Department of Defense, but in the past I’ve worked for other government agencies and multi-national oil companies.
However, my real passion is writing. In 2003 I wrote a short book on how to get a job as a military contractor. In 2007 I finished my first novel, Arauca. By 2009 I finished my second novel, Asgaard.
Both novels feature characters that work as private military contractors. These characters interact in political settings taken from tomorrow’s news. Arauca is based in Colombia, and Asgaard takes place in the Congo.
My third novel should be finished in 2010.
Biography:
David Alan Johnson has been an active military contractor since 1986. Before that he was a US Army Paratrooper whose job description included words like rifleman, demolitions, anti-armor, and prisoner interrogation.
As a contractor he has worked for the Department of State, the Department of Defense, major oil companies, and other US government agencies. During that time he made cargo airdrops, delivered troops, instructed foreign pilots, and flew surveillance aircraft in conflicts in Central America, Africa, and South America.
These experiences are the basis for his books about a little-known world–telling of the life and flavor of being a contractor.
He currently splits his time between flying a surveillance aircraft in South America and enjoying his time off with his wife and two cats in Austin, Texas.
Books by David A. Johnson:
“How to Get a Job in the War on Terrorism”
This job guide reveals the secrets of the Private Military Contracting business, what employers are seeking, and how to formulate a plan to get an interview. Updated for 2009. Excerpt.
“Arauca”
The story of a rebel takeover of an oil rich province of Colombia and the contractors, spies, and mercenaries who are hired to stop it.
“Asgaard”
In the Central African jungle a young dictator has carved out a kingdom for himself financed by gold, diamond and tantalum mines. Multi-national corporations, greedy for the minerals, finance a mini-war to force him out. A missionary caught in the middle and a mercenary pilot shot down during the battle are forced into a team to survive. Order it here.
“The Grace Bay Agreement”
A novel of the DEA. Due out in 2010.
Go to David’s website here.