Dr. Tom Latham, the creative force behind the SHANE WOODS SERIES, smoothly blends engaging, thought-provoking, fact-based action stories into fictional adventure masterpieces. With a deep passion for storytelling, he invites readers to join Shane on his exhilarating journeys of faith, courage, and discovery.

Dr. Latham’s full name is Harry Thomas Latham, but to his friends, he is Tom. His Brazilian friends know him as Pastor Thomas. He publishes under his pen name, Dr. Tom Latham. His remarkable career as a missionary in Brazil spans more than 50 years. Many factors contributed to his success, but above all, his resolute faith in Jesus Christ, his personal Savior, had the greatest impact.

Tom founded and coached a successful wrestling program that won state and national team titles in Brazil. Dr. Latham’s deep faith, practical wisdom, and commitment to the Great Commission have made him a respected leader in the Baptist missionary community and a much-loved pastor to the people he ministers to in Brazil. Although his late wife, Penny, was promoted to Glory, Tom continues to serve Christ in Brazil.

Drawing on personal experience and true stories, Dr. Tom brings credibility and warmth to his detailed characters, spotlighting the transformative power of adversity. He exploits themes of forgiveness, faith, and resilience with sincerity, making his stories both entertaining and thought-provoking. There's something for everyone—young and young-at-heart—in Dr. Latham's books.