Hiding in Plain Sight

Thomas LeBrun—security expert with experience protecting Bill Gates, Elton John, Whitney Houston, and more—tells all in his memoir. With martial arts, high-stakes security tasks, big names in the celebrity and business world, Thomas LeBrun should be a household name. Instead, he could be the man standing next to you, and you've never known. Thomas tells all in his unforgettable memoir, a master of blending in entrusted with protecting entertainers and corporate leaders over a 60-year career. The boy who wanted to be Superman grew up to be something better; a man of muscle and bone, grit and determination who worked hard to live the life he dreamed of. This heart-pounding, fast-paced story might read like fiction, but it's one man's accurate account of living, protecting the influential, and training for greatness. Learn the ins and outs of a security detail, business, and martial arts in a way you've never seen them before!

When Tom LeBrun was 5 years old he was like most kids his age, full of energy, dreams and imagination galore. But, unlike other kids, young Tom had a stated purpose. He told his Dad that, one-day, like his hero SUPERMAN, "I want to fly around the world protecting people." This purpose drove him past challenges, obstacles, and injuries. And when that boy became a man, that's exactly what he did. We'll follow Tom's adventures as advance for Tony Robbins, as the security team lead and advance for Bill Gates, and as the ever-resourceful Close Protection expert for some high-profile executives traveling into many extremely dangerous, remote locations. "Hiding in Plain Sight" is the story of former champion power lifter, martial arts Hall of Famer, and one of the worlds renowned experts in Executive Close Protection, Tom LeBrun. Learn how he used savvy and dogged persistence to achieve his dream and become a real life Superman.

Thomas LeBrun has guarded the likes of Bill Gates, Elton John, and Whitney Houston as a Close Protection Specialist. His illustrious career spans three decades and forty-five countries. Within that time, he's had plenty of adventures, incredible encounters, and challenging jobs. For more than forty years, he's worked to improve his situational awareness skills and has trained extensively in self-defense. Thomas lives in the Northeast, and when he's not reading, the writer can be found working out. He's also an academic who has studied Anti-Terrorist subject matter, Maritime Security and taken extensive Executive Protection courses. His memoir discusses his life and career as a protector of influential people and all things related to martial arts, the Executive Protection industry, and his unique journey.