Tom Austin

Tom Austin is a Utah-based writer with roots in Kansas and Colorado. He prides himself on the ability to base his stories in the realm of true historical events, characters that historically existed, and correct topography.

Tom is also a retired career police officer. He has been a deputy sheriff and undersheriff in Kansas, an undercover narcotics officer in Colorado, a criminal investigator in Utah, and chief of police in three different Utah communities. He is also a combat veteran, serving with the Fifth Marines in Vietnam. Tom recently finished a five year stint as Senior Police Advisor in Iraq, and is currently serving as Senior Police Advisor in Pakistan.