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About Andoni Iapetus

Andoni Iapetus writes fiction at the crossroads of trauma, justice, and survival. His work blends the visceral realities of war, love, and identity with thriller pacing and psychological depth. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force and former contracting executive, Andoni’s prose is infused with lived truth—gritty, poetic, and unflinching.

His MGSI Universe explores what happens when veterans are no longer in uniform but remain in the fight—emotionally, tactically, and morally. Through grounded characters like Kostas Papadopoulos and Jessica Sparrow, Andoni exposes the cracks in systems, the cost of loyalty, and the power of chosen family.

Author Bio

Andoni Iapetus is the pen name of a retired U.S. Air Force veteran, defense executive, and author of the MGSI Universe. Drawing from 30+ years in national security, his fiction fuses operational authenticity with emotional intensity. He writes from Virginia and a village near Mount Olympus, Greece.

Notable Works

Sparrow’s Shadow (In Progress)

The MGSI origin story. A classified op. A broken agent. And the woman who sees through him.

No Longer In Uniform (Published)

The war is over. The ghosts are not. Kostas Papadopoulos must choose between truth and self-destruction.

Running With the Gods (Release Date Oct 2025)

A final mission in Greece. A brotherhood under fire. A reckoning long overdue.

The Permanence of Darkness (Published)

A psychological descent into obsession, trauma, and the blurred lines between memory and madness.

The Abduction of Sarah Wilde (In Progress)

The truth behind the illusion. A woman stolen. A story reclaimed.

 What He Writes 

  • Military / Veteran Fiction
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Political Espionage
  • Moral Injury & PTSD
  • Chosen Family & Loyalty
  • Trauma Recovery
  • Female Tactical Protagonists

Audience

Ideal for readers of Mark Greaney, Taylor Sheridan, Don Winslow, and fans of character-driven thrillers with emotional payloads. Veteran readers and survivors of institutional trauma will find themselves seen, not just entertained.

Speaking Engagements & Media Topics

  • Writing fiction from military experience without glorification
  • Moral complexity in national security
  • Healing through narrative structure
  • Veteran mental health and the power of storytelling
  • Duality of trauma and tenderness in male protagonists
  • Character creation inspired by real-life women

 Contact

For interviews, guest appearances, or media inquiries:

  • Email: andoni.iapetus@protonmail.com
  • Website: www.andoniiapetus.com
  • Discord: Available by request
  • Social Media: Author presence maintained on Threads and LinkedIn

 

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Biography

Andoni Iapetus is the pen name of a retired U.S. Air Force veteran, defense executive, and author whose work explores the human cost of war, loyalty, and survival. Over the span of three decades, including twenty years in uniform, he served across the globe in national security and defense contracting roles, at times with special operations and high-stakes mission sets. His fiction draws directly from this experience—not to glorify it, but to expose its truths.

Through emotionally layered characters and sharp, unrelenting prose, Andoni Iapetus creates worlds where trauma is not just endured, but understood. His writing blends the adrenaline of political thrillers with the depth of literary fiction, illuminating themes of moral injury, found family, and the quiet strength of those who carry too much. Whether in the deserts of Afghanistan or the mountains of Greece, his characters never stop fighting—for each other, for redemption, or for the last shreds of themselves.

Iapetus currently spends his time with his wife between the United States and a village near Mount Olympus, Greece. When not writing, he mentors veterans, advocates for ethical storytelling, and drinks Guinness like it’s gospel.

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/andoniiapetus/
Threads – https://www.threads.net/@andoniiapetusauthor
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Contact

I would love to hear your feedback!

Email: Andoni.Iapetus@Protonmail.com

Mail:    Andoni Iapetus P.O. Box 6446, Richmond, Virginia 23230-0446

-Andoni 
Copyright 2025  Andoni Iapetus 
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