Thomas B. Cavanagh
Cavanagh attended the University of Central Florida where he received a Ph.D. in Texts & Technology, the University of Miami where he received a Bachelor of Science degree and the University of Phoenix where he received an M.B.A. degree.
Thomas B. Cavanagh is a crime fiction writer who has won awards for his books, including
Head Games,
Prodigal Son, and
Murderland. He studied creative writing at the University of Miami and earned a PhD in Texts & Technology from the University of Central Florida. Before working in education, he spent many years writing children's TV shows for Nickelodeon, Disney Channel, and others. He now teaches college students.
Cavanagh won the Florida Book Award Gold Medal for popular fiction and was a finalist for the Shamus Award. He lives in Central Florida with his family and two quirky cats. His newest book is
Diamond Cut.
Murderland by Thomas B. Cavanagh is a fast-paced crime novel set in a major Orlando theme park called Empire Realms. The park is on the same level as Disney and Universal. It needs a strong season because its parent company is having a rough financial year. Things look good at first until a tourist finds a dead body inside the park. That’s a disaster for business.
To keep the situation quiet and protect the park’s image, the chief of security calls in an old friend, Kevin Lonnegan. Kevin is a former police officer with a troubled past. His wife and child were killed by a drunk driver. After that, Kevin turned to alcohol and eventually left the force. Now, he’s working undercover inside the theme park trying to find the killer. His cover jobs? Unloading passengers from a themed roller coaster.
The pressure on Kevin increases when another body shows up. Central Florida’s economy depends on tourist dollars, and the clock is ticking. The mystery deepens, and so does Kevin’s personal struggle. He’s far from the perfect hero. He wrestles with grief, addiction, and guilt. At key moments, he faces tough decisions that reveal his inner conflict and emotional pain.
The novel gives a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at how theme parks run. It captures the small details, especially what it might feel like to work on a ride. Overall,
Murderland is another strong book from Cavanagh. It mixes crime, emotion, and suspense in a unique setting. For readers looking for a serial killer mystery set in an Orlando theme park, this one is a must-read.
Thomas B. Cavanagh: Awards & Accolades
Cavanagh's book, Head Games was nominated for the Shamus Award, Best P.I. Novel, in 2008.
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Thomas B. Cavanagh: F.A.Q
What was the first book Thomas B. Cavanagh wrote?
The first book written by Thomas B. Cavanagh was Murderland, published in 2005.
What was the most recent book Thomas B. Cavanagh wrote?
His most recently released work was Diamond Cut on July 2nd, 2024.
Will there be any more books by Thomas B. Cavanagh?
Thomas B. Cavanagh does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
How many books has Thomas B. Cavanagh written?
Thomas B. Cavanagh has written 4 books. 2 books in the Mike Garrity Mystery Series, 2 Standalone Novels.