Tom Mitchell is a modern-day adventurer whose life is as bold and varied as the stories he writes. A former registered X-ray tech, sales manager, entrepreneur, and full-time RVer. After retirement Tom and his wife, Robin (one of the smartest people I know), have spent the last 6 years on the road traveling and exploring 486 cities and towns across the United States. From the sun-drenched Gulf of Mexico to the charming streets of Mackinaw City, Michigan, from the Eastern Shore of Maryland to the golden coasts of California, they’ve made a home wherever their wheels take them.

Their story began in the emergency room, where Tom was called in to X-ray a gunshot victim—Robin’s patient. She was an ER nurse with nerves of steel; he was the X-ray tech sent to find the bullet. They met over a bullet placement chest X-ray, and have been inseparable ever since.

Robin, a registered nurse with a Master’s degree in geriatric healthcare, brings her own spirit of compassion and adventure to their journey. Together, they’ve raised four children, welcomed two grandchildren, and celebrated the joy of two great-grandchildren—family remains their greatest inspiration.

Along the way, Tom and Robin have owned and operated two thriving resale stores, including the beloved Port City Thrift near Charleston, South Carolina, and have bought and sold treasures on eBay from coast to coast. Their adventures have extended beyond America’s borders, with unforgettable travels through Spain and France, where they immersed themselves in the rich cultures and landscapes of Europe.

Drawn to the desert Southwest and fueled by a passion for photography, stop-motion video, and storytelling, Tom channels his real-life adventures into gripping action thrillers packed with danger, intrigue, and heart. This book is a testament to his boundless curiosity, entrepreneurial spirit, and belief that life’s greatest stories are found in the people we meet and the places we call home—even when home is on the road.