Thomas Alexander Boyd (1898-1935) was an American journalist, scriptwriter, and novelist. A member of the U.S. Marine Corps, Boyd saw service during World War One and his harrowing experiences influenced many of his works.He is best known for the novels ¿Through the Wheat¿ (1923), 'The Dark Cloud' (1924), and a book of short stories, 'Point of Honor' (1925).