MIKE McALARY (Author, Mark of a Murderer) first began a career in journalism as a sports writer at the Boston Herald over twenty years ago. In addition, he was the author of five books, including Buddy Boys, Good Cop, Bad Cop, and a novel, Sore Loser.

      Prior to journalism, McAlary held a reporterís position at ABC Sports, and general assignment jobs at various New York City newspapers, including The Daily News.

      As a reporter, McAlary was responsible for breaking several major news stories, most notably the police corruption scandals at the 77th precinct and the Dirty 30 Cops, as well as the Tanglewood boys, a deadly crew of Generation-X mobsters.

      Mike McAlary died on December 25, 1998. He was 41.