Hugh Parry was married to Betty Parry for 36 years. He wrote science fiction, mystery and horror under the pseudonym James Cross and published book reviews and essays on foreign relations under his own name. His novels include Root of Evil (1957), The Dark Road (1960), The Grave of Heroes(1961), and To Hell for Half-a-Crown (1967); several of his short stories were also included in anthologies of mystery and science fiction.
Hugh Parry spent his career working for the U.S. information Agency. He attended Columbia University and Yale, where he earned a PhD in sociology, and was fluent in French, and also spoke Spanish, Italian, and German. Betty and Hugh hosted numerous gatherings in their home to bring together American and foreign writers.
The Homes
Hugh J. Parry
4814 Falstone Ave.
Located in Maryland