Thomas Hoover Biography
Thomas Hoover, a former oceanographer and senior executive, brings a unique perspective to his writing. His early non-fiction works explored Far Eastern art and religion, laying the groundwork for his later fictional endeavors. Hoover's novels, which often feature English sailors in historical settings, are celebrated for their critical acclaim and engaging narratives. His background as an avid sailor and collector of Indian classical music undoubtedly informs the depth and richness of his literary contributions.
Thomas Hoover has a doctorate in oceanography and served as senior vice president of an architect-engineering firm in New York, where he has lived for several decades. His vices include being an avid sailor and a recognized collector of the classical music of India. He began his writing career with two classic non-fiction books on Far Eastern art and religion and then moved into fiction writing with two critically acclaimed novels about English sailors in the early Seventeenth century.
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