Every author has a story behind their story. For Thomas Green, the creation of The Island was not just about weaving espionage and history together but about courage, persistence, and personal inspiration.
In his acknowledgements, Green thanks his wife, Tammy, and Susan Carpenter of the McGregor School at Antioch University, for encouraging him to write. That encouragement turned years of scattered notes and historical curiosity into a fully realized novel. What began as fragments of Cold War research and character sketches blossomed into an international thriller spanning Georgia, Japan, and the United States.
Publishing a debut novel is no small feat. Green faced the challenges of balancing fact with fiction, ensuring accuracy while keeping the story gripping. The result is a book that feels both authentic and entertaining, a rare combination in the crowded field of spy thrillers.
For aspiring authors, Green’s journey is a reminder that stories grow not only from history and imagination but from perseverance and support. The Island is more than a novel—it’s the culmination of a personal mission to bring a vision to life.
