About The Writer
John is a comparatively late starter to the writing world—a fact he believes enhances his books, which are forged from raw, lived experience. John served in three Commando units of the Royal Marines (42, 41, and 45 Commando), deploying to Singapore, Cyprus during the Turkish invasion, and Northern Ireland. A weapons and tactics specialist, he held one of the highest security clearances in the UK.Following a rapid transfer to the Metropolitan Police, John joined D11, the Force Firearms Unit. There, he designed the national "Tactical Advisor" system and founded the legendary, military-style "Black Team." His operational career took him around the globe: securing cartel leaders on Grand Turk Island, training bodyguards in Zimbabwe, and tracking IRA supply lines. Today, John brings that lifetime of high-stakes, real-world operations directly to the pages of his thrillers.
Photo left: Police training with the SAS at Hereford
My Community
Going in at the deep end, John has started with a trilogy.
It tells the story of a young man from the back streets of South London, with little education, who became involved in the UK's best-kept secret.
The books are what publishers call Faction books, which are stories based on facts and real events. Names and some locations have been changed to protect the innocent.
The beauty of these books is that you, the reader, can determine what is true and what is added; there is a mixture.
Book One, Geminos. The Seeds of Rebirth. Begins the story. Our avatar, Johnny Robert, takes us through his time as a Royal Marine Commando and his introduction to a non-existent group.
Book Two, Geminos.Servant of the Crown, continues with his quick transfer to the police and three Home Office police forces, including the development of the Metropolitan Police firearms unit, now known as SCO19. It also covers the events involving Princess Diana, the IRA, and drug cartels.
Book Three. Geminos. The Hypatians Are Go I Served, travels to Europe with a project foiled by police mismanagement and takes us into the future, beginning with the Geminos Project within the 'Great Society.'
All marines, police officers and Geminos of whatever nationality are part of his community.
Photo: Daily Mail; Sunday, November 10th 1991
First successful extradition from the Turks & Caicos Islands
The brother-in-law to Pablo Escobar.
Join My Journey
Follow John's journey as he leads you to places he never knew and shows you a life that never was through the eyes of a young man recruited into an organisation that does not exist in your world.
John was a fully qualified Bodyguard instructor for the Metropolitan Police, training Special Branch and Royalty Protection officers and many others.
Follow the story of a boy who goes from a naive sixteen-year-old to one of the most effective operators for a non-existent organisation designed to protect the State and the Public.
And what follows.
As the books develop, you may want to ask questions. He is available and will answer any reasonable questions or provide advice where he can.
He is a member of
The Royal Marines Association
The International Police Association
The United States Marine Corps Association
Photo: His first team
1 Troop, K Company, 42 Commando RM
1969