Phelan, Tom (Thomas Joseph)

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PHELAN, Tom (Thomas Joseph)

PHELAN, Tom (Thomas Joseph). Irish, b. 1940. Genres: Novels. Career: Writer. Ordained priest, 1965; worked in England for several years; emigrated to US and left priesthood; worked as assistant professor of English at Harriman College, NY, carpenter, and insurance claims adjuster. Publications: NOVELS: In the Season of the Daisies, 1993; Iscariot, 1995; Derrycloney, 1999; Death in Drumsally, 2001; The Clothing of the King, forthcoming. Contributor to anthologies.

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