# Alone Doing Extreme Research with Author Mark Greaney

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Published: 2026-04-20T07:00:00+00:00
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This week we are joined by author Mark Greaney, best known for his Gray Man thriller series! In this episode, Mark shares his journey to becoming a successful author and the extensive research he does for his books.

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