Thomas H. Cook

Thomas H. Cook is an American author born in Fort Payne, Alabama, in 1947, who holds degrees from Georgia State College, Hunter College, and Columbia University.com After teaching English and history and serving as a book review editor, he became a full-time writer in 1982, publishing his debut novel Blood Innocents in 1980.com He is best known for mystery novels such as The Chatham School Affair, which won an Edgar Award in 1996, and Red Leaves, which won a Barry Award.