Tom Pendergrass worked as an intelligence officer and terrorism expert for the US Government for 12 years, which has given him a unique window into the seamy underside of humanity. His espionage background has made him a student of human nature, motivations, and man's cruelty to his fellow man. He is also fascinated with world religions and their impact on politics and society.He has won a Writers of the Future Award for his short fiction, and his stories have appeared in a dozen different magazines and anthologies. His writing ranges from espionage to science fiction, to horror and humor (sometimes at the same time)Tom currently lives in Huntsville, Alabama.