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Ross Thomas (author)
American writer (–)
"Oliver Bleeck" redirects here. For the footballer, see Oliver Beeck.
Ross Thomas (February 19, , in Oklahoma City – December 18, , 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. He also wrote five novels under the pseudonym Oliver Bleeck about professional go-between Philip St. Ives.
Early life
Thomas served with the infantry in the Philippines during World War II.[1] He worked as a public relations specialist, correspondent with the Armed Forces Network,[1] union spokesman, and political strategist in the USA, Bonn (Germany), and Nigeria before becoming a writer.[2]
Career
Thomas's debut novel, The Cold War Swap, introducing McCorkle and Padillo, was written in only six weeks and won a Edgar Award[3] for Best First Novel. Briarpatch earned the Edgar for Best Ross thomas!