Tom Cooper

After 25 years with a major wireless company, it was time for a change and to reinvent myself and start doing what I wanted to when I wanted to do it. Photography, a passion I have had since childhood. To this day, my grandchildren think they are one of the Kardashians, as I have had a camera in their face since they were born.

When we sold our last house, I took the photos. The realtor complimented them and said if I ever wanted to have a side hustle I should let her know as she knew the person who ran the Tour Factory franchise for Central Indiana.

When I "retired" from the corporate world, I contacted her and took her up on her offer. A few meetings later, I was hired, and the rest is history. Over the last 14 years, I have shot several thousand homes, met some very interesting people, and have seen some terrific collections of art, watches, swords, record albums, movie memorabilia, and especially collectible and vintage cars.

I began thinking, what if I actually uncovered something serious, like the threat of a terrorist attack or worse. That was the genesis of this, my first novel. The sequel "Drone Protocol" is now available so stay tuned, there's more to come.