Marty Conley's Blog

Big thanks to Chelmsford Telemedia, and show host Dean Contover, for having me as a guest on the Current Buzz to discuss The Dead Man Story. It was a great thrill to talk about the reasons for writing the book and what makes Myles Walsh such an interesting character.

https://www.amazon.com/Dead-Man-Story...

I am excited to be participating in this weekend's nationwide Barnes & Noble Teen Book Fest as a featured author at the Nashua, NH store. Friday evening, June 1st from 6-8p, I will be discussing my book, The Dead Man Story, and answering questions. Should be a great weekend!

Following the sell-out success of my book signing at the Barnes & Noble in Burlington, MA, the Barnes & Noble in Nashua, NH has requested a book signing, as well. Please join me on Wednesday, June 1 from 6-8pm.

A very heartfelt thanks to all who came out for the book signing for The Dead Man Story at the Barnes & Noble in Burlington, MA this past Saturday, April 16. We sold out all 100 copies that Barnes & Noble ordered! More importantly, thanks to everyone’s support, money was raised for TEEN Light and the Krista Toscano Scholarship Fund. Special thanks to my wife and family and to Paula R. who donated her time and talent to take and share so many great photographs of the event! Visit my Blog at www.conleystorytimeblog.wordpress.com to view the photographs.
The Dead Man Story

Please join me at the Barnes & Noble in Burlington, MA where I will be hosting a book signing and discussion of my debut novel The Dead Man Story, on Saturday, April 16 from 10am-12pm. My novel appeals to middle school readers while drawing on my own experiences growing up in Chelmsford, MA and includes many of the crazy stories that I'm known for.

As a new author learning my way around GoodReads I'm pleased to see so many people who have requested my book in the promotional giveaway and others who have marked it as To-Read!

Feel free to ask me any questions you may have about the book, the characters, or anything else. I'm a middle school ELA teacher so I love answering questions that help readers enjoy books.

To my readers, I hope you you enjoy the book - please let me know what you think of it - Reviews are greatly appreciated!!

Marty Conley

My first novel, The Dead Man Story, has officially launched on Amazon! The book is available on Kindle and readers may pre-order print editions within the next few days.

Here’s the link to my book page: http://www.amazon.com/Dead-Man-Story-...

For those who purchase the book – thank you! I hope you enjoy the story and if you do, please leave a review and some feedback on Amazon (or whichever book retailer where you made your purchase). Positive reviews are greatly appreciated and very helpful!

“I was afraid this would happen. I can’t hold back a small burp that releases a disgusting, unmistakable smell. It’s all my grammy’s fault. Ever since she tried to kill me. Actually, she tried to kill my whole family. All of us. My brother, my parents, a bunch of cousins, and several aunts and uncles. No one died, but now I smell like fish.”

Myles Walsh is a thirteen year old who has a talent for telling crazy stories that always seem to land him in trouble. When he discovers a dead body in a plastic bag hidden in the weeds near his house, he’s about to play in the most important hockey game of his life. The last thing he needs is the body to disappear before the police get there. Of course, that’s exactly what happens.

Where did the body disappear to?
Myles and his friends must uncover the dead man’s identity and the story behind his death, or Myles can kiss his chance for hockey stardom goodbye. Little does Myles know that the dead man has a story of his own to tell. A story with the power to change lives.