Tom McCarthy – Ghostwriter

My projects have won a Harvard University Book of the Year, a Readers Digest Top Summer Book, an Esquire Year's Five Best Reads, a Sports Illustrated Top Book of the Year, an American Library Association, Best Non-Fiction, and a Runner's World Best Book of the Year.

2025 has been a great year for great reviews.

A starred review for my book, Great American Marine Corps Stories, to be published in May, from Library Journal.

"VERDICT:A must-read for fans of military history, this book takes readers on a chillingly terrifying journey through the ugliness, loss, logistics, bad luck, and casualties of war as well as the glory that comes from a desire to protect freedom anywhere in the world before it is threatened on home soil.”

The prestigious Commentary magazine on another military history:

Searching for John DeWitt

What 80 Long-Lost Letters from the Trenches of World War One

Taught Me About Honor, Courage, and Men at War

"This lyrical, intelligently crafted nonfiction narrative is a powerful tribute to the unsung heroes, a narrative that shows readers what soldiers go through --most often in silence. This propulsive book compels readers to rethink the grim reality of war from a fresh perspective."

Kirkus on a 2024 memoir:

My Presidential Life: The Showdown at Putin's Dacha and Other Misadventures on the Diplomatic Road

“Advance work for presidents is demanding but never dull, and Swift describes it all in this colorful account… Refreshingly, the author narrates his intriguing career without rancor or self-aggrandizement, providing an entertaining read about what happens behind the curtain… Swift has tales to tell and secrets to spill, and he does it with aplomb and humor.”

Raves for a chilling true crime:

A Harvest of Innocence: The Untold Story of the West Memphis Three Murder Case is Amazon's top new release in true crime.

"Beautifully written."

“The book is absolutely extraordinary. You’ve very nimbly and masterfully wove through three decades of litigation while making it interesting, readable, and relatable."

My recent work also includes a new edition of The New York Times best-selling From Baghdad, With Love.

Jay Kopelman, a Marine colonel in besieged Fallujah, Iraq, whose struggle to adopt a young puppy amid the chaos and carnage of war is recounted in the book, said this about working with me.

“As a New York Times and international best-selling author, I’ve had the opportunity to work with a number a of co-authors. Only when I worked with Tom on my best-selling book, From Baghdad, With Love, did I understand how truly fortunate I was to have a professional writer/editor like Tom on my team. He is thoughtful, creative, witty, and possessing of a keen eye and ear for true story telling. I will only work with Tom as a co-writer/editor on all future projects.”

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