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Ross Thomas (February 19, 1926, in Oklahoma City – December 18, 1995, in Santa Monica, California) was an American writer of crime fiction. He is best known for his witty thrillers that expose the mechanisms of professional politics.
Ross Thomas is an American author of crime fiction and mystery and thriller novels. He was born in Oklahoma City in the U.S. on February 19, 1926. He has commonly used the pen name Oliver Bleeck to write several novels. He is known for writing intelligent and gripping thrillers that go on to expose mechanisms of professional politics.
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- December 18, 1995
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- Briarpatch by Ross Thomas, Lawrence Block (Goodreads Author) (Introduction)
- Chinaman's Chance (Arthur Case Wu, #1) by Ross Thomas, William Heffernan (Introduction)
- The Cold War Swap (Mac McCorckle, #1) by Ross Thomas, Stuart M. Kaminsky.
- The Fools in Town Are on Our Side by Ross Thomas, Tony Hiss (Introduction)
Apr 8, 2020 · Ross Thomas delivered 25 novels populated by colorful, chameleonic characters. Among them: “Briarpatch,” now a USA Network series. Ross Thomas, the criminally neglected spy-caper author...
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Ross Thomas was an American writer of crime fiction and is best known for his witty political thrillers. Born on February 19, 1926, in Oklahoma City, he served in the Philippines during World War II and later worked as a public relations specialist, journalist, and political strategist.
Ross Thomas has 81 books on Goodreads with 21345 ratings. Ross Thomas’s most popular book is Briarpatch.
The winner of the inaugural Gumshoe Lifetime Achievement Award, Ross Thomas [1926-1995] was a prolific author whose political thrillers drew praise for their blend of wit and suspense. Born in Oklahoma City, Thomas grew up during the Great Depression, and served in the Philippines during World War II.
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