Bestselling Author Brad Thor Endorses Rick Santorum

New York Times #1 bestselling novelist Brad Thor announced Monday his endorsement of former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum for President.

"There is one presidential candidate who understands and can swiftly address the threats facing our nation – and that candidate is Rick Santorum," Thor said in a statement.

"Rick Santorum has stood strong against radical dictators in Syria and Iran, the gravest threat to our national security.  Rick knows that the world would be forever changed by Iran getting a nuclear weapon, and he has sworn to keep this from happening," he continued. "I am excited to add my endorsement to the growing list of prominent supporters who understand that Rick Santorum is the right man, at the right time to lead our nation."

A senior Santorum advisor tells POLITICO that the Santorum campaign is talking to Thor about a prominent role on the campaign trail.

Thor is the author of The Lions of Lucerne, Path of the Assassin, State of the Union, Blowback, Takedown, The First Commandment, and The Last Patriot. Thor has expressed conservative viewpoints as a commentator on the "Glenn Beck Program" and shows on several cable news networks. He has also been a guest speaker at events for The Heritage Foundation.