Tony Kent is a successful and diverse author, known for his series of crime fiction novels. Originally from Ireland, Kent grew up in a close-knit family in London and studied law in Scotland. He went on to become a top-ranking barrister, handling many high-profile and nationally reported trials. Before his legal career, Kent was an international boxer and won numerous national amateur titles.
Kent's love for crime thrillers was inspired by authors such as Lee Child, Robert Ludlum, John Grisham, David Baldacci, and Frederick Forsyth. His debut novel, Killer Intent, was a must-read in 2018 and was selected for the Zoe Ball Book Club. It is now being adapted for television, with award-winning director Duncan Jones at the helm. The book is the first in the Killer Intent series, which features an unorthodox criminal barrister named Michael Devlin, international intelligence operative Joe Dempsey, and tenacious TV reporter Sarah Truman. The series debuted to critical acclaim, with Killer Intent appearing on the Crime Time Best of the Year 2018 list.
In addition to his work as an author, Kent has also had a successful career as a fashion photographer. He began his photography career in France, where he pursued his dream of becoming a fashion photographer. Through perseverance and dedication, he became one of the best photographers in the world, working with high-profile clients such as Princess Grace and Richard Nixon. However, he later fell into despair and turned to spiritual teachings to help him through this difficult time. These teachings transformed his life and instilled a sense of purpose and service in him. He now runs a non-profit organization through his role as a top independent business owner in TriVita, which supports bringing his spiritual teachings to many throughout the world and helps to build primary schools for orphans. Kent continues to share these teachings through his books, programs, and teachings.