Alvin Townley (born 1975) is an American author who writes about adventure, service, and inspiration. His most recent book, Defiant, about prisoners of war and POW families during the Vietnam era, is his fourth nationally acclaimed work. He debuted with his best-selling book Legacy of Honor: The Values and Influence of America's Eagle Scouts (St. Martin's Press, New York, 2007), a story of his cross-country journey, during which he met Eagle Scouts from all walks of life. The books received positive reviews from numerous figures, including President Jimmy Carter and novelist Tom Wolfe.