Books
Fiction &
Non-Fiction
Four published works. One thriller. Three globally translated business books. Multiple screenplays in development.
NEW RELEASE
Death
Watch
A sleek, high-stakes thriller exploring technology, political manipulation, and national vulnerability.
When Sampson, a reluctant mind reader, foresees a catastrophic airport attack and the attempted assassination of a presidential front-runner, he is thrust into a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of government.
Blending fast-paced storytelling with structural realism drawn from real-world experience, the novel examines how systems of influence operate under pressure — and what happens when they fracture.
"As the stakes rise, Sampson finds himself caught in a dangerous conspiracy in which every revelation raises new questions and the people he cares about are increasingly put at risk. To save them, Sampson must untangle a web of political intrigue and lethal secrets. Readers who enjoy political thrillers may appreciate the paranormal twist provided by Sampson's abilities..."
Available through major retailers including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Walmart.
NON-FICTION
Business Books
by HarperCollins
PUBLISHER
HARPERCOLLINS
TRANSLATED INTO
17 LANGUAGES WORLDWIDE
Before turning to suspense fiction, Markert authored globally published business books through HarperCollins, translated into 17 languages. These works distilled decades of frontline corporate leadership into accessible, practical frameworks for professionals at every level.
Each book reflects the same structural clarity Markert brought to boardrooms around the world — direct, experience-driven, and built on real accountability.
CAREER & LEADERSHIP
You Can't Win a Fight with Your Boss
& 55 OTHER RULES FOR CAREER SUCCESS
HARPERCOLLINS · 2004
CLIENT SERVICE
You Can't Win a Fight with Your Client
& 40 OTHER RULES FOR PROVIDING GREAT SERVICE
HARPERCOLLINS · 2007
CAREER & LEADERSHIP
101 Rules for Career Success
HARPERCOLLINS · 2008
17+
CAREER & LEADERSHIP
Markert’s business books were translated into 17 languages worldwide through HarperCollins, reaching professionals across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and beyond. His frameworks for career success and client service became reference texts in markets from Japan to Germany.
FILM & SCREEN
Screenplays &
Production Projects
In addition to his books, Markert has completed multiple screenplays and is actively seeking representation or production partnerships.
His storytelling blends corporate power structures, geopolitical realism, and high-concept suspense grounded in lived experience — the same world he has operated in for three decades.
Press & Media
In the Press
Tom Markert has been featured across broadcast media and national publications, speaking on national security, corporate leadership, and the craft of writing suspense fiction grounded in real-world experience.
The Liza Andrews Show
Tom joined Liza Andrews on the Manhattan News Network to discuss his debut thriller Death Watch, drawing on his firsthand experience inside national security, federal law enforcement partnerships, and the corridors of corporate power that inspired the novel.
Boardroom to Bomb Threat:
Thriller Pacing Like a Pro
In this feature for Writer's Digest, Tom breaks down the discipline behind writing high-stakes suspense — specifically how decades of real boardroom pressure, crisis management, and exposure to federal investigations translate directly into narrative tension, character credibility, and plot momentum that readers feel on every page.