Stephen D Cook

Stephen D CookStephen D CookStephen D Cook

Stephen D Cook

Stephen D CookStephen D CookStephen D Cook

Writing

Techno-thrillers and nonfiction shaped by disciplined observation - stories about modern conflict, hidden systems, and consequence.



Three books exploring decision-making, uncertainty, and consequence — through fiction and nonfiction.

Current Work

Finding Your Way in the Dark

Finding Your Way in the Dark

Finding Your Way in the Dark

A practical guide to navigating uncertainty when clear answers don’t exist.  Drawing on disciplined observation and decision-making under pressure, this book explores how intuition is built, tested, and trusted when the path forward isn’t fixed.

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Plan Like a Green Beret

Finding Your Way in the Dark

Finding Your Way in the Dark

An accessible framework for planning and decision-making in complex environments.  This book translates Special Forces planning principles into practical tools for leaders, teams, and individuals facing uncertainty, risk, and time pressure.

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In the Shadows of the Sky

Finding Your Way in the Dark

In the Shadows of the Sky

A modern techno-thriller set in the hidden spaces where wars are shaped long before they’re fought.  When a classified strike capability and a fragile system begin to fail, the real battle unfolds inside programs, decisions, and consequences no one sees coming.


Ethan Rourke Trilogy – Book One

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