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Desmond Cory was arguably one of Britain's most prolific thriller writers. His writing spans over 40 years, during which time he used up to three different pen names, such was the demand for his work.
Desmond Cory was born in Lancing, Sussex on February 16th 1928. He was educated at Steyning Grammar School, and after serving as a commando in the Royal Marines immediately after World War II, he studied English literature at St Peter's College, Oxford, graduating with Honours in 1951.
Desmond Cory has 69 books on Goodreads with 1723 ratings. Desmond Cory’s most popular book is Dead Man Falling (Johnny Fedora #3).
Preceding the now legendary 007 was Desmond Cory's Johnny Fedora, "the thinking man's James Bond". This Web site is dedicated to Shaun McCarthy (aka Desmond Cory) - the author, the characters he created, the novels he wrote, and his other literary achievements.
Desmond Cory is the author of Dead Man Falling (3.93 avg rating, 168 ratings, 51 reviews, published 1953), The Strange Attractor (3.78 avg rating, 108 ra...
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Desmond Cory is the pseudonym used by British mystery and thriller writer Shaun Lloyd McCarthy. His novels have appeared in print from 1951 to this present date. They include:: Johnny Fedora novels - spy thrillers set in the world of the secret agent. Lindy Grey novels - detective puzzlers featuring a charismatic protagonist.
