My books
A family guide to addiction and recovery, a New York crime novel, and the biography of a woman living with HIV.
Family guide, new release
When Someone You Love Struggles with Addiction follows the emotional and often overwhelming journey of families and loved ones caught in the chaos of addiction.
Written from Tommy’s own experience, it is a family guide to talking, setting boundaries, and supporting recovery, with compassion, clarity, and strength.
A Bernard Miller novel
Echoes of the Past follows the harrowing journey of Bernard Miller, an ex-NYPD detective who wakes up in his own home, disoriented and in pain.
A crime novel set in New York’s underbelly, with layered investigations and a hero you’ll root for, flaws and all.
Biography
Before I Die is the biography of a woman living with HIV. Diamond “Dee” McGee’s journey is one of profound heartbreak and unwavering strength.
Tommy’s debut, published in 2005, explored the realities and stigma of living with HIV and gave voice to people navigating difficult circumstances.
Testimonials
Reviews of Echoes of the Past
From the first page, Echoes of the Past grabs hold and doesn’t let go. Ricks paints a vivid picture of New York’s underbelly while weaving a complex, suspenseful plot that keeps you guessing until the very end. Bernard Miller is a hero you’ll root for, flaws and all.
Tommy Ricks delivers a story that’s as intense as it is human. Bernard Miller’s struggles as a father, widower, and investigator are beautifully layered in this page-turning crime novel. Echoes of the Past is the kind of book you can’t put down, and won’t forget.
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