Tony Welch writes techno-political thrillers and speculative science fiction that fuse cutting-edge technology with the timeless flaws of human ambition. A lifelong fan of the genre, Tony grew up devouring the works of Tom Clancy, Michael Crichton, and Dan Brown—authors who taught him that the best stories aren’t just about the machines we build, but the people who try to control them. After a long career as a healthcare executive, Tony retired and finally turned to the pursuit that had waited in the wings for decades: writing. His debut novel, The Prometheus Protocol, envisions a fractured near-future America where an autonomous military AI upends the balance of global power—and forces humanity to confront the cost of its own creation. Tony’s work is grounded in realism and research, bringing plausibility to the edge of the possible. His storytelling draws on years of leadership experience, a fascination with systems — both human and machine —and an unshakable curiosity about where technology might take us next. He lives in Evans, Georgia, with his wife Jennie and their feline overlord, Bella, who insists on editorial approval of every page written.