Craig Thomas (author)
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Craig Thomas as seen on his book covers
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Born | 24 November 1942 Cardiff, Wales |
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For other people of the same name, see Craig Thomas.
Craig David Thomas (born 24 November 1942) is a Welsh author of thrillers, notably the "Mitchell Gant" series.
He was educated at Cardiff High School and University College, Cardiff, obtaining his M.A. in 1967. His best-known novel, Firefox (1977) became a successful Hollywood film. Other books include: Snow Falcon and A Different War. It is Craig Thomas who essentially started the techno-thriller genre, although many attribute this to the more well known Tom Clancy.
[edit] Bibliography
- Rat Trap – Michael Joseph, London (1976)
- Firefox – Michael Joseph, London (1977)
- Wolfsbane – Michael Joseph, London (1978)
- Moscow 5000 – Michael Joseph, London (1979) (as David Grant)
- Snow Falcon – Michael Joseph, London (1980)
- Emerald Decision – Michael Joseph, London (1980) (as David Grant)
- Sea Leopard – Michael Joseph, London (1981)
- Jade Tiger – Michael Joseph, London (1982)
- Firefox Down – Michael Joseph, London (1983)
- The Bear's Tears – Michael Joseph, London (1985) (published in the USA as Lion's Run) +
- Winter Hawk – Collins, London (1987)
- All the Grey Cats – Collins, London (1988) (published in the USA as Wildcat (1989)) +
- The Last Raven – Collins, London (1990)
- A Hooded Crow – HarperCollins, London (1992)
- Playing with Cobras – HarperCollins, London (1993)
- A Wild Justice – HarperCollins, London (1995)
- A Different War – Little Brown, (1997)
- Slipping into Shadow – Little Brown, (1999)
+ (UK/USA titles added/corrected after confirmation at the Craig Thomas: The Unofficial Companion site