Tj O’Connor is an award-winning author specializing in mystery and thriller novels. His works have earned critical acclaim, including the American Legacy Award for Political Thrillers, the American Fiction Awards for Political Thrillers and Mystery/Suspense, and multiple gold medals from the Independent Publishers Book Awards and the Military Writers Society of America. His writing has also been recognized as a finalist for prestigious honors such as the Silver Falchion Award and Foreword Reviews’ INDIEFAB Mystery Book of the Year.
Drawing from his extensive career as an international security consultant and former government agent, O’Connor infuses his novels with authenticity and gripping realism. His professional expertise in anti-terrorism, investigations, and threat analysis has taken him across the globe, including assignments in Greece, Turkey, Italy, Germany, and the United Kingdom. These experiences enrich his storytelling, blending intricate plots with firsthand knowledge of high-stakes operations. A native of New York’s Hudson Valley, he now resides in Virginia with his wife, their Labrador Retrievers, and Maine Coon cats, surrounded by a growing family of children and grandchildren.