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about the author
Tommy Spencer is a real-life embodiment of many fictional TV and movie characters, having learned at a young age to navigate the complexity, confusion, and excitement of leading a dual existence.
He is a military veteran who also has worked with several government agencies. He traveled the world in the years before the Internet and cell phones. He was once stranded at sea for days and credits a can of Spam for saving his life.
While Tommy Spencer is at ease in the most upscale settings and enjoys fine dining, his heart lies in the simple joys of life. He cherishes family cookouts and quality time with his wife, children, grandchildren, and close friends.
He enjoys good whiskey, full-bodied wines, and cognac but prefers his signature drink, bourbon, over ice and garnished with a tangerine section.
His interests span a wide spectrum, reflecting his multifaceted personality. Over the past 50 years, he has enjoyed many personal and professional hobbies, including (in alphabetical order) backpacking, boating, boxing, fishing, martial arts, motorcycle excursions (Harley, of course), ocean swimming, private security consultant, scuba diving, and sport shooting. He is also a passionate writer and a firearms and public safety enthusiast.
Tommy Spencer’s professional journey has been a testament to his versatility and adaptability. He has lent his expertise to companies and government agencies across the globe, particularly in the technology industry. As a communications and business strategist, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the narratives of numerous executives and corporate spokespeople, helping them effectively promote their companies and products.
He resides in the Pacific Northwest and is an avid marine life enthusiast.
He is a cancer survivor who lives by the words of Tecumseh:
Live life that the fear of death can never enter your heart.
Here’s what they’re saying on Amazon.com
First I have to say that I normally don’t review books. The Forgotten SEALs is the exception because I was “hooked” from the very beginning. In the 60’s, I was in the Navy onboard a destroyer tender that made three cruises to the Mediterranean Sea. As I was reading, mental images of my time there took me back to places I haven’t thought about in a long, long time, and especially Naples, Italy. In my mind I was right there with many of the book’s characters because it is so well written.
So Tommy Spenser, thank you for reviving fond memories I thought were lost forever and for the enjoyment while reading such an awesome book. However, the next book better come out soon because as I said, I’m hooked and I’m not getting any younger!
Tommy Spencer has created a compelling cast of characters who are enmeshed in a complex covert world. “The Forgotten Seals” has that special ambiance that lets you know the author has been there and done that. Written in the pace and style of a thriller, characters still take center stage, and you are compelled to pull for their survival and freedom. They remind this reader of Tom Clancy’s Ding Chavez and Mr. Clark, covert operatives with mad skills and hidden life stories. The heroic fight against the powers controlling them has the energy and buzz of Dale Brown’s “Flight of the Intruder” or Craig Thomas’s “Firefox.” If, like me, you love this genre of storytelling, you’ll be impatient to read Spencer’s next books in this series.
I loved how Mr. Spencer kept me engaged from beginning to end, thirsting for more adventure and not wanting it to end. I am delighted to know there are sequels in the making. Although I realize it is a novel, I am also confident it is based on at least some truth, and that we as a country cannot know all that is happening in our politics on the world front. Mr Spencer gives us a peek inside the military elite and politicians. This book confirms, we have a world of politics motivated by money and power.
I thoroughly enjoyed every page of this novel! It has all the elements of a great political thriller, with masterful pacing from beginning to end. Intense, thought provoking, and emotionally satisfying. But it was the interesting, complex and genuinely relatable characters that made this such an enjoyable read! I couldn’t put it down and can’t wait for book 2!!
I loved this book! Tommy took us on a journey into a world that few ever see or even know existed. The characters are very charming and real, the scenes and plot are wonderfully rich and encompassing to pull the reader into the adventure. The supporting characters are equally interesting and add to the texture and richness – not to mention the emotional responses. I felt as though I could smell the pastries, feel the ocean breezes, and taste the espresso. The story moves along and includes some unexpected twists so surprising to this reader as to produce a verbal exclamation that his fellow airline passengers won’t soon forget! Congratulations and well done, Mr. Spencer! I am a huge fan and cannot wait for the next installments. Time to pour another bourbon and tangerine. Cheers and long ashes to you, sir.