ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Thomas J. Mello is a retired police officer who worked for over 30 years on the job. He retired as a lieutenant and is still active as a reserve officer in a town in Massachusetts, USA, where he also lives with his wife, Teresa. Additionally, he is an attorney admitted to practice law in Massachusetts and also in several federal courts.

Mr. Mello has written three articles regarding police topics that were published in a police union magazine. The Last Cigar is his first book.