An award-winning writer of mysteries and political thriller novels, Ross Thomas also worked on two screenplays. The first, St. Ives (1976), was based on the character he created using the pseudonym Oliver Bleeck. Charles Bronson played the title character. In 1983, Thomas helped write the screenplay for the stylish, speculative #92;mystery Hammett. His last and only solo screenplay was for the #92;thriller Bad Company (1995). ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide