Tom Sancton makes his debut as a writer of political thrillers with "The Armageddon Project". For 22 years, he worked at "Time" magazine, most recently as the Paris Bureau Chief. He coauthored the 1998 international bestseller "Death of a Princess: The Investigation", which examined the circumstances surrounding Princess Diana's death. His acclaimed memoir, "Song for My Fathers" (Other Press, 2006), recounts his early life among legendary jazz men in his native New Orleans. He currently lives in Paris.