Tom Wood, pseudonym of Tom Hinshelwood, is a British author of thriller novels. Wood's first published book rights to The Hunter have been acquired by Studiocanal.
Tom was born in Burton Upon Trent in Staffordshire, England, and now lives in London.
Tom Wood has signed a book deal with Berkley Publishing Group (an imprint of Penguin Books) guaranteeing readers at least two more novels after 2016.
In 2020, Wood published a psychological thriller, A Knock at the Door (a non-Victor novel), under the pen-name T.W. Ellis.
Victor, as portrayed by the author, is a professional freelance assassin. He is very secretive, his real name and origins are mainly unknown.
In August 2024, it was announced that Max (formerly HBO Max) is developing a television series based on Tom Wood's Victor the Assassin novels. The series, titled The Assassin, is set to star Matthew Fox in the lead role. This adaptation marks a significant milestone in bringing Wood's acclaimed character, Victor, to the screen.