Thomas Velsun

A four-novel series featuring Matt Baker and Ralph Gibson.

the cover for Surge of Deception book

Surge of
Deception

Jack Worthington, the dynamic Chairman of Tustun Industries in Jacksonville, Florida, is found dead in his office.

Ben Fulton, head of the local FBI office, takes charge of the overall investigation and tries to move things forward. Ralph Gibson, Tustun’s President and Matt Baker, Tustun’s top analyst become immediately involved.

Just as they think they’re about to wrap up the murder investigation and resolve a lot of previously unknown problems, more unexpected challenges emerge. Danger intensifies and all the members of the task team struggle to survive as they fight through a surge of deception!

This story provides insight into how two business executives started working closely with law enforcement.

the cover for An Urge to Dominate book

An Urge to Dominate

Matt Baker, Vice President of Tustun Industries in Jacksonville, Florida, is known for his sharp problem-solving skills. When a murder case arises, he and Tustun’s President, Ralph Gibson, are called on once again to assist law enforcement.

Working with Jacksonville Police Chief Justin Mason and Saint Augustine Police Chief Vince Simmons, they soon realize the investigation is much larger than it first appeared. What began as a single case quickly unfolds into something far more dangerous.

The threats they uncover pose serious risks to the United States. Tied into the mystery are the treasures of Ponce de Leon and Hitler’s hidden World War II wealth.

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The Hidden
Empire

Matt Baker and Ralph Gibson, former athletes turned business executives, find themselves unexpectedly entangled in an archetype’s plot to conquer the world. They work with the FBI and the CIA in trying to protect their interests.

The archetype confidently engages in battle with the two business executives and law enforcement, feeling at ease in his element. However, he encounters an unforeseen adversary, a shadowy power with the same objective.

Danger erupts as Matt and Ralph find themselves on a rollercoaster heading toward disaster. They team with the best of law enforcement in trying to resolve their immediate problems and to survive.

the cover for Tians of Influence book

Titans of
Influence

Matt and Ralph again get caught between the activities of a tyrant who wants to conquer the world and the activities of the Hidden Empire. They have some attempts on their lives from the new tyrant and worry that they might also run afoul of the Hidden Empire.

They soon realize they’re in a very difficult position and will need to use every ounce of their capability and resources to survive. AI becomes a dominant tool all sides are using while attempting to achieve their various goals.

About the Author

Thomas Velsun lives with his wife in coastal Florida. He’s a former Army officer and a veteran of the Vietnam War. After leaving the Military he spent forty years in business and retired from a large global technology company.

The knowledge gained from his three college degrees from three different major universities (a BS in Math and Accounting, an MS in Engineering, and an MBA) has contributed heavily to his success in business and to his grasp of the subject matter in his novels.

During his business career, he completed special projects with various government agencies in Washington DC, including the FBI,CIA,US Mint, and IRS. He has participated in special projects with RAND Corporation (a think tank formed after World War II to continue the activities of various experts accumulated during the war years). He has worked in many different areas in the United States and in foreign countries. He has researched many conspiracy theories and has included selected subject matter from some of them in his novels.

He’s a former athlete and maintains fitness with daily workouts involving weightlifting. He also enjoys playing golf and tennis.