For the Love of Mary Brennan

About the Book

Welcome to Parryville, New York. Nestled in the northernmost reaches of the state, the town isn’t big enough to install a second traffic light. Cows outnumber people and the night sky is a dark tapestry of shining stars. The story follows the life of Mary Brennan, born and raised in Parryville, and the lives of the people she holds dear. Mary goes to great lengths to save face for her family in a town where gossip is commonplace and rumors spread like wildfire. The hunt for harmony proves increasingly difficult as secrets and surprises pile up around her. Ultimately, Mary’s family and friends act as the paint for her complex portrait, and as the story draws to a close, she struggles to find her true voice as the multiple identities of mother, daughter, sister, wife, and divorcee converge for an exciting conclusion.

About the Author

Danny Stone was born in Malone, New York and began writing For the Love of Mary Brennan while studying English at the University at Buffalo. After graduating, he taught English in France for a year before returning to the University at Buffalo to complete a Master’s of Education. He currently works as an ESL instructor for refugees and lives in Buffalo, New York.