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Craig Thomas

1942 – 2011

Welsh author of thrillers

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About Craig Thomas

Lived 1942 – 2011 (aged 68). Craig Thomas was a British screenwriter, playwright, science fiction writer, teacher and writer.

Craig Thomas (1942 – 4 April 2011) was a Welsh author of thrillers, most notably the Mitchell Gant and Kenneth Aubrey series of novels.

Background Thomas was the son of the Western Mail rugby union writer JBG Thomas. but moved to Somerset in 2010. He died at age 68 on 4 April 2011 from pneumonia, following a short battle with acute myeloid leukemia.

Publications 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 United States as Lion's Run) Winter Hawk – Collins, London (1987) All the Grey Cats – Collins, London (1988) (published in the United States 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 (1998)

Non-fiction

There to Here: Ideas of Political Society – HarperPerennial, London (1991)

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Important facts

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Education
Cardiff University, Cardiff High School
Also known as
David Craig Owen Thomas

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Craig Thomas?

Welsh author of thrillers (1942-2011)

When was Craig Thomas born?

Craig Thomas was born on 24 November 1942 in Cardiff.

When did Craig Thomas die?

Craig Thomas died on 4 April 2011 in London.

What was Craig Thomas's occupation?

Craig Thomas was a screenwriter, playwright, science fiction writer, teacher and writer.

What nationality was Craig Thomas?

Craig Thomas was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Craig Thomas

· Wikidata: Q979098

· DBpedia: Craig Thomas (author)

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