Life Detonated

The True Story of a Widow and a Hijacker

by Kathleen Murray Moran

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Pub Date Oct 10 2017 | Archive Date Oct 25 2017

Amberjack Publishing

Biographies & Memoirs

Description

“A raw, somber emotional journey that concludes with hope and a measure of forgiveness.” – Kirkus Reviews

The gripping true story of Kathleen Murray, a young mother whose life was changed on September 11, 1976 when her husband, Brian Murray, a NYPD bomb disposal expert, was killed by a terrorist’s bomb. It details her childhood in the Bronx, her journey out of poverty with Brian’s help, and her own determination to take care of her two young sons after Brian’s death. While Kathleen heals, she launches a lawsuit against the city of New York to find out the real reason the bomb exploded, and at the same time begins a relationship through letters with one of the hijackers, Julie Busic. All the while, Kathleen becomes one of the founders of Survivors of the Shield, a group that advocates for and provides support and assistance to the spouses and children of New York City police officers killed in the line of duty.

“A raw, somber emotional journey that concludes with hope and a measure of forgiveness.” – Kirkus Reviews

The gripping true story of Kathleen Murray, a young mother whose life was changed on...

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A Note From the Publisher

Kathleen Murray Moran holds a BA in Journalism and an MA in English from SUNY Stony Brook. She taught writing and literature at Suffolk Community College for twenty-five years. She is the co-founder of Survivors of the Shield (SOS) and was instrumental in passing legislation that led to former Governor Mario Cuomo’s COPS program which protects the pension benefits of survivors, provides full scholarships for line of duty widows and children to all SUNY schools and a four year scholarship to St. John’s University. Kathleen is a speaker, advocate, and tireless supporter of family members of police officers who have experienced loss. She lives on Long Island where she organizes writing and book groups. Kathleen is currently working on her first novel.

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Advance Praise

"Moran, who founded the nonprofit organization Survivors of the Shield, shares a remarkable journey in this well-written debut." - Publisher's Weekly

"An impressively candid, extraordinarily detailed, ultimately inspiring read from cover to cover, 'Life Detonated' is a consistently compelling and exceptionally personal story..." - Midwest Book Review

"A raw, somber emotional journey that concludes with hope and a measure of forgiveness." - Kirkus Reviews

"Life Detonated is the inspirational story of triumph about a young woman raised on the mean streets of the Bronx who was saved by the love of a heroic NYPD bomb-squad police officer whose line of duty death caused her life to implode. It is a true story that reads like the very best fiction." - Patrick J. Lynch, President, Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association of the City of New York

"Moran, who founded the nonprofit organization Survivors of the Shield, shares a remarkable journey in this well-written debut." - Publisher's Weekly

"An impressively candid, extraordinarily detailed...

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Marketing Plan

ARC distribution and prepublication buzz campaign; major outreach to print and online media; author appearance and promotion at Police Week in Washington, DC; author appearance and promotion at The New York City Police Widows Fund dinner in October; author attendance and signings at BookExpo; ABA White Box mailing; targeted trade advertising; regional bookseller association dedicated e-blasts; targeted book club outreach; comprehensive social and digital advertising campaigns; author signings and events across the country, starting in the NYC-metro area; co-op available; article featured in New York Post; author appearance on Fox & Friends 10/11/17

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