Thommo is the explosive and candid autobiography of Jeff Thomson, the fearsome Australian fast bowler widely regarded in the 1970s as the fastest bowler in world cricket.
 
Written with cricket historian David Frith, this 1980 first edition captures Thomson at the height of his reputation — still a central figure in Australian cricket and only a few years removed from his most devastating Ashes performances.
 
The book charts Thomson’s journey from suburban Sydney to international cricketing stardom, detailing:
His unorthodox slinging bowling action
The terror he inspired in English batsmen during the 1974–75 Ashes
His legendary partnership with Dennis Lillee
The physical toll of bowling extreme pace
The cultural clash between Australian aggression and English traditionalism
The upheaval of World Series Cricket
 
Thomson writes with characteristic bluntness and humour. His personality — irreverent, uncompromising, and fiercely competitive — shines through. He addresses media criticism, on-field confrontations, and the mythology that surrounded his speed. For many cricket followers, Thomson symbolised a new era of aggressive Australian cricket, and this book preserves that raw energy.
 
David Frith’s structured narrative balances Thomson’s direct voice with historical context, ensuring the memoir reads both as personal testimony and as a snapshot of a turbulent cricketing era.
 
The foreword by Dennis Lillee reinforces the significance of their partnership — arguably one of the most intimidating fast-bowling combinations in Test history.