Tom Crowley’s origins are in the American Midwest. His education was at Marquette University and the John Hopkins University School of International Studies (SAIS) in Washington DC. His career has spanned service in the U.S.. Army as an infantry rifle platoon leader serving in combat in Vietnam where he was wounded and awarded medals for valor. His primary writing interest is in creating good action/adventure fiction built around the character of Matt Chance, an ex US Army ranger wounded in action and retired in Bangkok. Tom enjoys the writing of both Connellys, Michael and John, Elmore