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Barry Bowe

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in Nanticoke, PA, The United States

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Crime, Nonfiction, Sports

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Harold Robbins, Truman Capote, Elmore Leonard

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February 2014

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America’s best crime writer leads a fascinating life.

A jock in high school, Barry Bowe got kicked out of the Naval Academy two days before the beginning of Plebe Summer. Long story.

Sold life insurance, quit because he hated it.

Became a territory manager in Manhattan, for the world’s largest textile manufacturer. More interested in acting and rock ‘n’ roll, got himself fired.

Auditioned for a part in dinner theater. Got the part, didn’t know how to act. Moved on to music.

Fronted several rock groups for several years, couldn’t make enough money to support his family. Wife and two children. Favorite daughter Stevie, favorite son Ed.

Moved to Fort Lauderdale, installed carpet for a few years. Did well until aggravating an old football injury. Ne ...more

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