Tom Combs

Tom Combs is a suspense thriller author and former ER doctor who is best known for the “Dr. Drake Cody Suspense” series. He spent more than twenty-five years working as an ER doctor and this provides the base for his compelling stories that are known for their deadly conflict, high stakes, and flawed and unforgettable characters. He traces his passion for reading to a fantastic teacher who read his third grade writing and encourage him to write. Combs read almost everything he could find in the school library from suspense thrillers, historical fiction, mysteries, science fiction, and adventure works. When he went to college, he was determined to pursue a business degree but ended up graduating with a biochemistry degree from the University of Minnesota that provided the best foundation for a career in medicine. After graduating, he worked all manner of jobs including working heavy machinery, chainsaws, and jackhammers. He was also a security supervisor, technical writer, and biochemistry teaching assistant.