Revealing and timely… immense knowledge and authority… tells a gripping story.
Michiko Kakutani, New York Times
Concise, accessible, enormously readable… provides clarity and balance.
Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Hair-raising… the authors pack in plenty of suspense, providing the cliffhangers and paranoid atmosphere of a John le Carré novel.
Publishers Weekly
Nail-biting… a page-turning read.
Daily Telegraph
A deeply patriotic book, with a much-needed hopeful message.
Wall Street Journal
Provides a blend of history and social and political inspection that lends authority and insights.
Midwest Book Review
Anyone who wants to understand the world we live in now should read this book.
Lawrence Wright, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Looming Tower
A powerful account… challenges readers to persist in the fight for equality.
Kirkus Reviews
The prose is engaging and clear, breaking down complex issues into smaller pieces and then relating those to personal experiences. This not only results in a moving story but a well-argued case.
Foreword
Written with energy and a devotion to detail, this book is a powerful recollection… A superb, intensely readable account.
Kirkus Reviews
Smooth and measured . . . readers will find that the book reminds them at times of the work of the late bestselling author Michael Crichton.
Kirkus Reviews
Reads like a novel, educates like a thesis.
Ric Prado, New York Times bestselling author
A.J. Wilson: The Silent Partner in Bestselling Ideas
Born in Scotland and educated at Edinburgh University and NYU, A.J. Wilson practiced commercial litigation before turning to political speechwriting. He served as speechwriter to the convenor of a major party in the UK House of Lords; the British ambassador to the United States; and a senior member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Since 2015, he has been ghostwriting full time. His book collaborations have won awards, critical praise, and New York Times bestseller status. Along the way, A.J. has developed a reputation for combining page-turning narrative with conversation-changing thought leadership, all expressed in each client’s distinctive voice.
From the Death of bin Laden to the Rise of the Islamic State
PUBLISHED 2017
Judging Iran
A Memoir of The Hague, The White House, and Life on the Front Line of International Justice
PUBLISHED 2023
The Peaceful Transfer of Power
An Oral History of America’s Presidential Transitions
PUBLISHED 2022
Outsmart Everyone
Spy Skills to Gain an Unfair Advantage in Work and Life
FORTHCOMING 2026
Escape from Extinction
An Eco-Genetic Novel
PUBLISHED 2020
How We Heal
A Journey Toward Truth, Racial Healing, and Community Transformation from the Inside Out
PUBLISHED 2025
Testimonials
More than just a great writer, A.J. is a fantastic thought partner. Our collaboration produced relevant and interesting work that caught the attention of important stakeholders. A.J. is a real pro.
David Marchick Dean of the Kogod School of Business, American University
With remarkable facility, A.J. takes challenging subject matter and transforms it into prose that is clear and compelling, even elegant. Experts seeking a broader audience for their ideas need look no further than A.J. Wilson.
Starling Lawrence Editor-At-Large, W.W. Norton
Whether a client needs an agenda-setting book, a persuasive opinion piece, or a conversation-starting (or conversation-changing) speech, there’s nobody I recommend more highly than A.J. Wilson.
Jeff Nussbaum Former speechwriter for President Joe Biden
A.J. has a rare gift: His words not only sing; they do so in one’s own voice. Together, we fashioned my ideas into a page-turner that sounded just like me.
Hon. Charles N. Brower Former judge ad hoc, International Court of Justice
A.J.’s straightforward, ego-free approach makes the writing process incredibly smooth. Without his intellect, persistence, and way with words, my book would simply never have seen the light of day.
Ali Soufan New York Times bestselling author
A good book can change the world. Get in touch today and let’s amplify your voice.
