Tom Wood (author)


Tom Wood, pseudonym of Tom Hinshelwood, is a British author of thriller novels. Wood's first published book rights to The Hunter have been acquired by Studiocanal.

Biography

Early life

Tom was born in Burton Upon Trent in Staffordshire, England, and now lives in London.

Career

Tom Wood has signed a book deal with Berkley Publishing Group guaranteeing readers at least two more novels after 2016.
In 2020, Wood published a psychological thriller, A Knock at the Door, under the pen-name T.W. Ellis.

Victor the Assassin Series

Victor, as portrayed by the author, is a professional freelance assassin. He is very secretive, his real name and origins are mainly unknown.
Publication yearStoryline orderTitleISBNNote
20101The Huntera.k.a. The Killer
20121.5Bad Luck In Berlinshort story - ebook only
20112The Enemy
20182.5Gone by Dawnshort story - ebook only
20133The Game
20144Better Off Deada.k.a. No Tomorrow
20155The Darkest Day
20166A Time To Die
20177The Final Hour
20188Kill For Me
20219A Quiet Man
202210Traitor
202311Blood Debt
202412Firefight
202513Unlucky For Some

TV Adaptations

In August 2024, it was announced that Max is developing a television series based on Tom Wood's Victor the Assassin novels. The series, titled The Assassin, is set to star Matthew Fox in the lead role. This adaptation marks a significant milestone in bringing Wood's acclaimed character, Victor, to the screen.

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