Thomas Sanchez lived for many years in Key West, Mallorca, and Paris, where the French Republic awarded him the Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres. He currently resides in Key West. He is the author ofKing Bongo,Mile Zero,Dayof the Bees,Zoot-Suit MurdersandRabbit Boss, which was named by theSan Francisco Chronicleas one of the most important books of the twentieth century.