Mark McGarrity (22 July 1943 – 4 July 2002) was an American writer who wrote mysteries under the nom de plume Bartholomew Gill. Most of Mr. McGarrity’s novels featured Irish detective Peter McGarr.
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Books written as Bartholomew Gill*
Fun Facts about Mark McGarrity:
- Mark McGarrity was born in Holyoke, MA To Hug and Cecilia McGarrity.
- The author earned a Bachelor’s degree in English from Brown University in Providence, RI, and a Master’s degree in literature from Trinity College, Dublin.
- McGarrity used his knowledge of Irish history and his heritage to write his novels.
- In 1996, Mark McGarrity joined the famous New Jersey newspaper, The Star-Ledger, as a staff writer. In 2000 he was made a feature writer focusing on the outdoors.
- Bartholomew Gill, the author’s pen name, was the name of his maternal grandfather.
- He did, however, use his real name when writing for The Star-Ledger.
- According to Mr. McGarrity, he chose his nom de plume because his grandfather “was a great storyteller”.
- Mark McGarrity wrote five novels, and several nonfiction works under his real name.
- McGarrity died in Morristown, NJ from a fall he sustained in his home. It is thought he tried to enter his home by climbing through a window, after forgetting his keys.
- His gravestone identifies Marc McGarrity by his real name and pen name.
Books by Mark McGarrity*
Books written as Bartholomew Gill*
Zohar — Man of la Book
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