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Michael Thomas Barry (born May 7, 1963) is an American author. He was born in Chicago and raised in the northwestern suburb of Wheeling, Illinois.

Education
Michael is a graduate of Wheeling High School (1981) and earned B.A. degrees in Criminal Justice and History from the California State University, Fullerton (1990 & 2000).

Books
Final Resting Places Orange County's Dead & Famous (Schiffer, 2010), Fade to Black Graveside Memories of Hollywood Greats, 1927-1950 (Schiffer, 2011),and Murder & Mayhem 52 Crimes that Shocked Early California, 1849-1949 (Schiffer, 2012).

Awards
2010 & 2011 USA Book News Best Book Awards - Finalist (U.S. History & Media/ Entertainment), 2011 Readers Favorite Best Book Awards - Silver Medalist (Music/ Entertainment), 2012 JPX Media Group International Best Book Awards - Winner (Non-Fiction, True Crime), 2012 Los Angeles Book Festival Best Book Awards - Honorable Mention (Non-Fiction, General),and 2012 Indie Excellence Best National Book Awards - Finalist (Non-Fiction, True Crime).

Organizations
American Association of Journalists & Authors, The Authors Guild, Mystery Writers of America, International Biographers Organization.