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7. Thanks for the news. Honoring Thomas Perry.
Sun Sep 21, 2025, 12:51 PM
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https://www.thomasperryauthor.com/

Thomas Perry was the bestselling author of thirty-three novels, including the critically acclaimed Jane Whitefield series, The Butcher's Boy, which Parade included in its 2021 list of 101 Best Mystery Books of All Time, and Metgzer's Dog which NPR listeners selected as one of the 100 Best Killer Thrillers of All Time.

​His book, The Old Man, inspired the television series starring Jeff Bridges, John Lithgow, and Amy Brenneman.
Murder Book was published in 2023.
Hero arrived on January 16, 2024.
Pro Bono was published on January 14, 2025.

“The fact is, there are probably only half a dozen suspense writers now alive who can be depended upon to deliver high voltage shocks, vivid, sympathetic characters, and compelling narratives each time they publish.
Thomas Perry is one of them.” ––Stephen King

"Thomas Perry is, quite simply, brilliant. . ."––Robert Parker

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