Thomas Franklin Corcoran (July 13, 1943 – January 16, 2023) was an American writer of mystery novels as well as three books on classic Ford Mustangs.

Thomas Franklin Corcoran
Born
Thomas Franklin Corcoran

(1943-07-13)July 13, 1943
DiedJanuary 16, 2023(2023-01-16) (aged 79)
EducationMiami University of Ohio
Occupation
  • Author
PartnerJudith Matheny Corcoran
Websitetomcorcoran.net

Biography

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Corcoran was born to Ralph A. and Mary Louise (Franklin) Corcoran in Cleveland, Ohio.[1] He had two younger sisters and grew up in Cleveland Heights, Ohio and Shaker Heights, Ohio.[1] He graduated from Miami University and served in the United States Navy.[1] He was stationed in Key West beginning in 1968 and got involved in the literary scene, meeting several notable writers.[1]

He was a long time bartender at the Chart Room in Key West,[2] where he served Jimmy Buffett his first beer in the city.[3]

Personal life

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Corcoran married Judith Matheny Corcoran, whom he met in Key West.[1] She died in 1986.[1]

Corcoran was friends with Jimmy Buffett and shot photographs for seven of Buffett's album covers, as well as co-wrote the hits "Fins" and "Cuban Crime of Passion".[4][5]

Corcoran died from cancer in Lakeland, Florida, on January 16, 2023, at the age of 79.[1]

Selected bibliography

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  • Shelby Mustang (1992) ISBN 9780879386207
  • The Mango Opera (1998)
  • Gumbo Limbo (1999)
  • Bone Island Mambo (2001)
  • Ultimate Muscle (2002) ISBN 9780760314876
  • Octopus Alibi (2003)
  • Air Dance Iguana (2005) ISBN 9780312941895
  • Jimmy Buffett-The Key West Years (2006)
  • Hawk Channel Chase (2009)
  • The Quick Adiós (Times Six) (2012)
  • Triple in Paradise (2012)
  • Crime Almost Pays (2015) ISBN 9781940214047
  • Guava Moon Revenge (2018) ISBN 9781940214115
  • The Cayo Hueso Maze (2020) ISBN 9781940214139

References

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