Six Feet from the Edge

Johnny Sullivan is a bright and intelligent young man who finds himself caught in a dangerous life of crime and drug addiction. With his very existence on the line, Johnny must dig deep into his soul and revisit his past innocence to break free from the agony and suffering that threaten to consume him. The novel presents an intense battle of Good vs. Evil that unfolds in every chapter, as Johnny is pulled between two worlds: one defined by love, family, and nurturing, and the other by chaos and excitement. Six Feet from the Edge is a gripping and powerful story that explores the human spirit's strength and the enduring power of hope.

Thomas Corcoran was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, in 1965, the first son of Thomas Corcoran and Maureen Cope Corcoran. He was raised in the Heights section of Jersey City, where his family worked in public service for the city, the County of Hudson, and the State of New Jersey. Thomas also has one younger sibling, his sister Kelly Corcoran Manieri. Thomas attended St. John the Baptist Grammar School, Hudson Catholic Highschool, and later graduated from St. Josephs of the Palisades in West New York, New Jersey. For the last thirty-one years, Thomas has been a chief estimator and senior project manager in heavy highway construction. He is married to his lovely wife Marta Cunha Corcoran and currently resides in the state of New Jersey. Thomas has a total of four children and two grandchildren. This is his first work as an author.