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In the tradition of 102 Minutes and Columbine, the definitive book on the Boston Marathon bombing and subsequent manhunt for the Tsarnaev brothers, written by reporters from The Boston Globe and published to coincide with the first anniversary of the tragedyLong Mile Home will tell the gripping story of the tragic, surreal, and ultimately inspiring week of April 15, 2013: the preparations of the bombers; the glory of the race; the extraordinary emergency response to the explosions; the massive deployment of city, state, and federal law enforcement personnel; and the nation's and the world's emotional and humanitarian response before, during, and after the apprehension of the suspects.The authors, both journalists at The Boston Globe, are backed by that paper's deep, relentless, and widely praised coverage of the event.
About the Author
Scott Helman is the co-author of two books: "The Real Romney" (Harper, 2012) , a critically acclaimed biography of Mitt Romney, and "Long Mile Home" (Dutton, 2014) , a narrative, character-driven account of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. He is also a staff writer for The Boston Globe, where he has worked as a reporter and editor since 2000. He was previously the paper's political editor and a national political reporter, serving as a lead writer on the 2008 presidential campaign. He lives near Boston with his family. For more information, visit http://scotthelman.com.
