Tail of the Coin - Ultrasecret work of CIA/DEA covert warriors in Florida

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Thomas O’Hare

A Short Biography

Last Change: October 12, 2025

Thomas Relaxing in Berchtesgaden, Germany

A lifelong resident of Florida (FloGrown), Thomas O’Hare is proud to call ‘The Land of Flowers’ home. Originally from Orlando before the tourist boom, he savored a small-town environment. For years, he enjoyed the natural, rural, and unspoiled charms Florida possessed. From the Okefenokee down to the Dry Tortugas, he partook in what Florida had to offer. In early 2006, seeking an escape from Orlando's tourist boom, he moved to Salzburg, Austria. The impending financial crisis forced a return to the US in early 2007. Thomas then relocated to Sarasota, Florida, where he currently resides.

Reflecting on his early years and the passion for writing, he began authoring the manuscripts he always wanted to publish. His first manuscript, ‘The Rouge Scarf’, was an accidental discovery during the research for his second title, ‘Tail of the Coin’. During the investigation of a main character, he stumbled upon a series of improbable events that captured his imagination. He analyzed ‘Operation Dragon Rouge’ in its entirety and found an unbelievable set of events.

He discovered that the seemingly unachievable events had actually occurred. Thomas began documenting, then authoring, a manuscript of improbable military and human achievements. From the forgotten international operation and in the face of harsh adversity, ‘The Rouge Scarf’ was born.

He continued his original quest and documented the events that now make up ‘Tail of the Coin’. This manuscript is his second work of nonfiction. Early exposure to special operations and secret intelligence agency endeavors fueled his discovery and confirmation of actual events. After 50 years of research, he finally published ‘Tail of the Coin’.

One major concern he now shares from his youth is Sarasota's uncontrolled growth and tourist boom. It evoked memories from Orlando's decline from a small town into a tourist magnet. The inherent charm and natural beauty of Florida are once again under threat. He incorporated his love for Florida in his second manuscript and continues to champion a Florida that once existed many years ago.

Thomas still has one more nonfiction manuscript he looks forward to publishing. Stay tuned for the eventual releases in the near future.