Character guide · 11 books · 1982 to 2014 · Mostly set in the fictional Deganawida, New York

Thomas Perry

Crime and mystery Thriller and suspenseNoir and hardboiled Psychological suspense Action and adventure

Thomas Perry writes intelligent thrillers. Jane Whitefield is a Seneca woman who helps people in danger disappear and build new lives; the Butcher's Boy is a professional killer who walks away from the Mafia.

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