Order of Ross Thomas Books

Ross Thomas (1926-1995) was an American writer known for his crime fiction, mystery, and thriller novels. He created the Mac McCorkle, Philip St. Ives (under the pseudonym Oliver Bleeck), and Arthur Case Wu series. Thomas served in the Philippines during World War II and later worked in public relations, with the Armed Forces Network, as a union spokesman, and as a political strategist before dedicating himself to writing. His thrillers often explored the intricacies of politics. He died from lung cancer in Santa Monica, California, at the age of 69. Thomas made his novelistic debut in 1966 with The Cold War Swap, which launched the Mac McCorkle series. His last published work was Ah, Treachery!, released in 1994. Below is a list of Ross Thomas’ books in the order of their original publication.