John Gormally writes thriller fiction as Patrick Greenwood from his home in Oro Valley, Arizona. A USMC veteran and 25-year enterprise technology professional, his travels through Vietnam, Japan, Taiwan, and Portugal sparked a passion for fiction rooted in real places and real history. If you're interested in connecting with him, you can contact Patrick Greenwood for insights and updates on his work.
His debut novel, Forever Our Sunrise in Saigon, won the 2023 Firebird Book Award for Historical Fiction — with net sales supporting Helmets for Kids Vietnam, providing life-saving motorcycle helmets to children across the country. His second novel, Shores of Okinawa, directed donations to Help OKI, supporting communities in Okinawa, Japan.
The Jack Kendall series concludes with Red Scorpion: Rising, launching July 1, 2026 — with 20% of net sales donated to the Wounded Warrior Project. For those seeking Fiction Writing Tips, Patrick Greenwood Books is also a resource for aspiring writers, sharing insights on how to ensure your stories are fiction written right.
At Patrick Greenwood Books, we are passionate about the written word and its power to connect people and ideas. Our journey began in 2010 when we started as a small team of book lovers with a vision to create a platform that celebrates the art of storytelling.