Terence Strong is a renowned English author, known for his military thriller novels. Strong was born in London just after the end of World War II and developed an interest in reading and writing at a later age. He was introduced to the world of literature through the Sam Pig books, which he discovered at the local library at the age of eight. It was then that he discovered the character Biggles, created by W.E Johns, which sparked his interest in military-focused stories.
Strong's career as a writer took off after he had already established himself in other fields. He worked as an advertising copywriter and later became the assistant editor of a trade newspaper. After 18 months, he was made editor at the young age of twenty. Following this, Strong spent many years working as a freelance journalist, photographer, and public relations specialist. His interest in modern war gaming and warfare led him to study the subject further, which eventually helped him to launch his career as a novelist. Strong's writing is informed by his extensive contacts in law enforcement, the military, and espionage, which he has built up over the years.
Strong's first novel, "Whisper Who Dares," was published in 1982 and became an instant bestseller. The book, which is an authentic SAS thriller, was followed by three more novels that explore different activities of the Special Air Service Regiment. Strong's writing is known for its well-researched storylines and coverage of a wide range of topics, including counter-terrorism, espionage, bomb-disposal, hostage negotiation, ship-hijacking, narcotics, assassination, and international affairs. Some of his most notable works include "The Tick Tock Man" and "Some Unholy War," the latter of which covers black ops by special forces in Iraq and Afghanistan. Strong's latest thriller, "Word of War," follows the super-secret bad boys of E Squadron SAS and MI6 agents as they enter into the chaos of Libya during the Arab Spring uprising.