About the Author

Born and raised on the frozen plains of the Upper Midwest, Tanner Cook is an Orthodox Christian, Marine Corps infantry veteran, and outspoken advocate for traditional American values. His life’s journey has been marked by dedication to service, intellectual exploration, and a commitment to revitalizing the foundational principles of Western civilization.

From a young age, Tanner demonstrated a resolute sense of purpose. Enlisting in the Marine Corps infantry on his 17th birthday, he graduated high school early to begin his service. Tanner turned 18 at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot in San Diego, California, on the infamous "Black Friday." His outstanding performance within the Company Honor Platoon during boot camp earned him a meritorious promotion to Private First Class. After further distinction at the School of Infantry at Camp Pendleton, California—where he was again promoted, this time to Lance Corporal—Tanner was assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion/1st Marines, and stationed at Camp Horno.

As a rifleman team leader, Tanner was deployed to Afghanistan, Jordan, and embarked on the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit. During this deployment, he traveled extensively across the Pacific and Indian Oceans, spending two months in the Horn of Africa and visiting numerous international ports. Tanner exited the Marine Corps in June 2013 with an honorable discharge at the rank of Corporal.

Returning to the Midwest, Tanner began a professional career in private security, working in roles such as contract security, loss prevention, and bounty hunting. He further honed his expertise through formal training in high-threat executive protection and emergency medicine. He currently serves as a security advisor.

Alongside his professional endeavors, Tanner embarked on an intellectual and philosophical journey, exploring politics, religion, and the search for ultimate meaning. Initially embracing atheism, anarchism, and veganism, he eventually experienced a dramatic transformation, rediscovering his faith as an Orthodox Christian, adopting traditionalist values, and abandoning the plant-based agenda. This evolution of thought is reflected in Tanner’s writings, which chart his ideological and spiritual development.

Tanner has authored several books, including Sons of Liberty and The Way of Free Men, which seek to rekindle the American spirit and challenge the modern cultural and political landscape. He is also known for his anarcho-capitalist treatise, The Case Against the State. Currently, Tanner is writing a book addressing the dire issue of White genocide, advocating for strategies to combat this crisis and preserve Western heritage.

Beyond his writing, Tanner is the founder of the revived Sons of Liberty: American Tribe, an initiative aimed at gathering like-minded individuals to resist a degenerate and tyrannical regime.

In his personal life, Tanner enjoys outdoor pursuits such as backpacking and camping, as well as maintaining a disciplined fitness regimen. Rooted in his faith and fueled by his passion for service and patriotism, Tanner Cook remains dedicated to his mission of defending and restoring traditional values in an ever-changing world.