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I’m a fan of amateur sleuths in small-town mysteries. Start with a death initially dismissed as an unfortunate accident, mix in an assortment of characters with dark secrets of their own, and add an adorable Welsh Corgi named Moon Pie. I’m hooked! From award-winning author Marlene M. Bell comes a captivating tale set against the …
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Moon Games by Shelly Frome Synopsis: At the outset, Miranda Davis has nothing much going for her. The tourists are long gone by October in the quaint Carolina town of Black Mountain, her realty business is at a standstill, and her weekend stint managing the local tavern offers little to pull her out of the …
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Genre: Mystery, NonFiction, History Published by: Beacon Press Publication Date: February 28th 2017 (1st Published April 26th 2016) Number of Pages: 248 ISBN: 0807039381 (ISBN13: 9780807039380) Purchase Links: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Goodreads A lively exploration of the struggles faced by women in law enforcement and mystery fiction for the past 175 years …
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I love a well-written mystery (with and without dogs), and I'm a big fan of compelling fiction that pushes the boundaries of traditionally recognized genres. I'm fascinated by authors who can take that "What if..." question and create something that keeps me reading far into the night. And when the author is another writer who …
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In the world of mystery writing, you’ll find all sorts of characters, settings, and story lines. This week’s featured author takes us into the world of thrillers and crime fiction. Originally from Warwick, Rhode Island, Tim Baker is an avid dog lover who’s been a volunteer puppy raiser for Guiding Eyes for the Blind, raising and …
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