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Drawing from Pulitzer prize-winning coverage in the Boston Globe, staff writers Scott Helman and Jenna Russell recount the events of April 15, 2013, when a domesitc terror attack on the Boston Marathon brought devastation to the most cherished day on the city's calendar. When two bombs exploded at the densely crowded finish line of the Boston Marathon on April 15, 2013, the whole world watched in shock as the story unfolded. First, the death toll and life-altering injuries. Next, the identification of the suspects - Dzhokhar and Tamerlan Tsarnaev - and the tense manhunt that brought Boston to a standstill. And, finally, the courageous and inspiring recovery of a wounded American city. Long Mile Home is the riveting tale of that tragic, surreal, and ultimately inspiring week. Boston Globe journalists Scott Helman and Jenna Russell tell the full story through the eyes of five principal characters - a police officer, a lost daughter, a determined survivor, a trauma surgeon, and the marathon director - tracing the paths that brought them to a tragic intersection with two murderous brothers on that infamous day in April. Including never-before-told stories, unexpected revelations, and unforgettable moments of heroism and humanity, Long Mile Home is both an absorbing, action-packed narrative and a lasting tribute to the bravery and resiliency of the Boston community. With a New Afterword by the Authors 'A remarkable work of narrative journalism.' Kirkus Reviews 'Succeeds in every way . . . a portrait of a major American city, its psyche, and the distance runners who consider the race a sacred rite.' The Washington Post 'More gripping than a mystery novel . . . a must read.' The Associated Press

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