Thomas J. Nichols
My police career spanned the rise of Mexican drug cartels and the war on drugs. Now, I share those stories through my police dramas, espionage, and international intrigue novels.
Explore NowMy police career spanned the rise of Mexican drug cartels and the war on drugs. Now, I share those stories through my police dramas, espionage, and international intrigue novels.
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Engaging Storytelling
Proven Expertise
Fact-Based Novels
Critically Acclaimed
I began telling bedtime stories in the 1970s when my daughter Jennifer was born, and continued creating tales for my son James, especially around Christmas. While raising them, I was also writing policies and working on projects for the Tucson Police Department. As the kids grew up, my storytelling ended, and I focused on my professional writing, which continued until I retired as Chief of Police in Lubbock.
After retiring, I returned to writing. My first book, Color of the Prism, became a movie, followed by The Third Dawn and the Christie Cole Trilogy, which gained attention for its real-world themes. I’m now working on my Border War series, exploring drug and human trafficking.
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The Color of the Prism is one of those rare fictional books that is based on actual life experiences. Thomas Nichols takes the reader undercover to upend a drug operation that is lurid and dangerous, and proves he’s very good at what he does. Plan on staying up all night with this one.
I really enjoyed reading this book as I am a native of Tucson Arizona. It was interesting to find out things about Arizona, New Mexico, and Mexico while reading this novel. I am impressed with Tom’s writing and the intrigue involved in the story. It was really a pleasure to read. Can’t wait for future stories.
Nichols' books about life on and along the US/Mexican border brought so much to life...personal family relationships, grueling hours, and natural and manmade dangers. He painted all of it so vividly it was almost like I was there.
This story is one that enveloped me in complete amazement. Author Thomas J. Nichols takes readers on a fictional tale regarding the story of Jesus. Incorporating a mix of historical facts and creative fiction, Nichols lays out this story about Jesus from his birth to his death.
With his candid a For story telling, Nichols grabs readers attention IMMEDIATELY. If you have knowledge of the Arizona area down to Mexico then you’ll understand this read Not wanting to give anything away, I will say that anutho experience as a police officer, the specifics in between pages are only that of a seasoned detective/crime fighter.
My first enjoyable read/listen from author Thomas J. Nichols. Narrator Jack Nolan’s smooth & talented narration added to the book’s enjoyment. I was given an Audible copy of this book & am voluntarily reviewing it. Not knowing this was the second book in a trilogy I had to go out & get the first book, Voices in the Fog, so I’ll be reading more from this author.
August! Summertime is almost spent: the first hint of fall is just over the horizon. One more quick weekend for everyone to get in one move vacation; malls fill with families and back-to-school purchases...
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All of us have done it at least once in our lives. Regardless of how well we planned, checked, and double-checked our route, resources, and schedule, we found ourselves on a long, narrow road. It wasn’t supposed to happen like this...
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April means springtime, but in West Texas, it means something more than fields of cotton, flowers, and the smell of fresh-cut grass. For us, it is the Lubbock Arts Festival, a time to celebrate the written word, pottery, artistic creations, and...
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As we travel and tell folks we live in Texas, especially West Texas, they curl their lips, squint, and spew, "Why would you want to live there?" At first, I was insulted that someone would say that, but eventually, I understood it precisely...
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Among the many questions I receive as an author is: How do you arrive at what you are writing? My response is simple yet complex. Nothing happens in a vacuum. Every story has to have a start and an ending...
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Discover and explore the immersive books of Thomas, filled with gripping narratives, rich characters, and insights into human experiences.