Thomas Jones was English born, but came to New Zealand in early 1970’s with his wife Sheila and his children for a three-year business commitment. They liked it so much, they stayed and became citizens. After spending 25 years working for biggest local textile company as director and general manager he retired early in 1998 and spent 7 months traveling overseas with Sheila. He is now fully occupied writing, painting, playing golf and tennis and traveling. He is also busy writing a novel: a story of love found and lost, treachery and betrayal, and the mob. Thomas has been interested in the Mafia and American OC for many years. He is also interested in the American West, medieval history and the works of the romantic poets.