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McGrory is the editor of The Boston Globe. A 23-year veteran of the Globe, he was previously a Metro columnist and associate editor. Born and raised in Boston and the region, he has also worked as the Globe’s Metro editor, White House reporter, national reporter, general assignment reporter, and suburban reporter.
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Buddy
How a Rooster Made Me a Family Man
Brian McGrory - 2012-11-13
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Buddy is a heartwarming and wise tale about a man who finds love in his second chapter of life. After falling in love with his late dog's veterinarian, Brian McGrory becomes the proud owner of a suburban home, two young daughters, and a variety of pets. Among them is Buddy, a portly, snow-white, red-crowned-and-wattled rooster who takes Brian's presence as a threat, forcing him to compete for dominance in the household. Initially resistant, Brian discovers that Buddy's extraordinary relationship with his new family is something he desires for himself. This is an inherently human story of love, acceptance, and change that will warm your heart.
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Strangled
Brian McGrory - 2007-02-06
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This gripping thriller tells the story of Boston newspaperman Jack Flynn, who probes one of America's most notorious killers from 40 years ago. "Strangled" is the fourth novel in the series and will keep readers on the edge of their seats from start to finish.
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Dead Line
Brian McGrory - 2003-12-29
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Discover a thrilling mystery novel that takes readers on a wild ride through the back rooms of City Hall and the genteel parlors of Boston. Follow intrepid newspaperman Jack Flynn as he pursues the biggest story of his career, a conspiracy that may cost him everything. With explosive action and suspenseful twists, Dead Line is a must-read for fans of crime dramas and high-stakes journalism.
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The Incumbent
Brian McGrory - 2003-04-28
A presidential election race takes a dangerous turn when the incumbent is targeted. Washington correspondent Jack Flynn lands an exclusive golf game with the President, only to witness the Commander-In-Chief getting injured in a shooting. Caught in the crossfire, Jack starts investigating the incident, uncovering a web of conspiracy, politics and secrets hidden in the highest levels of American power. Will he make it out alive? The Incumbent is a political thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end.
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Peace Like a River
A Novel
Leif Enger - 2001-01-01
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This evocative novel narrated by an asthmatic 11-year-old follows the unusual Land family as they journey across the frozen Badlands of the Dakotas in search of their fugitive older brother. Charged with murder, he has fled and the scales of justice will not weigh in his favor. Affecting and dynamic, Peace Like a River is at once a tragedy, a romance, and an exploration into spirituality and magic in everyday life. This is a wondrous celebration of family, faith, and spirit, and a classic work of literature.