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A prominent cat is murdered in a world of talking animals.

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Some of this story will be familiar to those who read fall From Grace. I'm going to try my hand at suspenseful romance or commercial fiction so the emphasis has switched to Grace being a single working physician who meets, of course, Dr. Right a few chapters down the road... Anyway, it's just an experiment to write in a different genre... It begins in a federal medical center - a psychiatric hospital for mentally ill inmates... Any and all feedback is welcome and appreciated.

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When a Fish and Wildlife official takes bribes not to do his job and ends up dead, the killer may not be human. This is the very last rewrite. If you have reviewed this before, but still have suggestions you can always send them to me at dagnee_2002@yahoo.com. I need all the help I can get.

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NOTE: Sorry for the confusion about the title. I decided to go back with the original title (the one I had before posting here on tNBW). I think it suits the trilogy better.

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Is being psychic a gift? For Mackenzie it's a curse--especially when that "gift" delivers her into the hands of a serial killer.

When Mackenzie Hill discovers her mother’s colossal deception, she tosses her life down the garbage disposal and relocates to Watcher's Point, Oregon in search of answers. What she finds is shocking; the man she's been dreaming about for years not only exists in the flesh, but he's got a secret agenda of his own.

Aidan Payne doesn’t expect to get emotionally involved with anyone, least of all a woman who looks at him with disturbing insight. As a serial killer escalates his twisted game, Aidan’s protective instincts take over and sparks begin to ignite. Both realize that if the killer isn't caught, Mackenzie might become the next victim. But neither could have foreseen the web of lies spanning three decades—lies which paved the way for the wrath of a serial killer.

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Frisbee Rat knew something was strange when Greg allowed Fiona to have a Ladies Lunch... I think it's ready to go now thanks to my beady-eyed reviewers :)

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A diamond studded art work worth tens of millions of dollars is stolen. A woman is pushed aside by a powerful man, lied to, used. A convict escapes the hangman, only to take on the identity of a man on the run. A drunken playboy tries to redeem his life, but falls further and further into others machinations and more murders. My characters come together for a last wild night on the town in Lahaina, Maui in an action packed ending on Halloween night. Who is this man Nigel Dick? Who is this man Miles Todd?

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Any and all comments would be greatly appreciated if that is, you haven't listen to my warning in the title.

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I think it's ironic that some crimes are high-lighted in the media while others are not. Maybe it's just a hit or miss thing. All comments are welcome and appreciated.

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a little detective story for your afternoon reading pleasure. introducing my new favorite action crime-fighting hero i just invented right now today! too obvious on the crime execution??

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Detective Andrew Johnson has a mutilated murder victim in a San Francisco apartment, who for a moment, appeared to come back to life. The evidence doesn't follow a clear path until he discovers that the victim wasn't who he thought she was.

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Just having fun with crime writers. flo has to have fun once in awhile as a child at child. Actually think growth was stunted at age ten. Any and all feedback except serious! ha

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A killer is loose in Nashville. The first victim survives by some miracle, the others were not so lucky. Or were they? As the police track down the killer the first victim and her family have to find a way to heal and work through all that follows the initial attack.

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Twelve women are dead! Now, a thirteenth is missing as an unpredictable serial killer stalks the small and usually peaceful town of Eau Bouease, Louisiana, in Lucky Thirteen, a suspense packed thriller coupled with a twist on the impact of love other than romantic love. From a small town in Mississippi, Larkin Sloan is a dedicated teacher who finds herself in a struggle for her life against a sadistic serial killer bent on ritualistic sacrifice. When she awakes chained to a bed by a mysterious man, Larkin realizes she is the thirteenth intended victim in a string of brutal slayings. As Larkin works to convince her captor to set her free, Detective Raiford “Ray” Reynolds investigates twelve horrific murders. He becomes obsessed with finding the thirteenth victim before she becomes another statistic. Along with his temporary partner, Special Agent Christine Milovich, he investigates the thirteenth disappearance of a woman who seems to have nothing in common with the other twelve victims who also have nothing in common other than their murders and discovers the impact of love from a source he never knew existed. Captive, captor, and law enforcement join forces to defeat a sinister killer in a rollercoaster of intrigue, deception, and tumultuous relationships. Lucky Thirteen will keep readers on the edge of their seats anticipating the next turn of events. Any and all comments appreciated.

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Thanks go to all of my reviewers! I have taken your points into consideration and edited my story accordingly. Revised August 24, 2011 ******* A frustrated man who inherits a paint store from his father struggles with real life, and death. *******

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This is a fictionalized account of a true incident. A few things have been changed, but the basis is true. I am submitting this to Glimmer Train Bulletin 55. Any and all thoughts welcome. I have to submit by 8/31, so quick response is needed. Thank you my friends. I am the teacher, and the student is real, just not the names and places or some of the "personal" info.

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Deception and corruption shadow April Chastain as she returns to her hometown, Magnolia Blossom, Mississippi, as a starry-eyed young reporter to work for Russell Dalton, a man she idolizes. Having survived being shot when she was six when both her parents were murdered April comes home, and clues regarding her parents’ murder and murderers who have never been apprehend trickle to light. April finds herself caught up in a web of romance, mystery, and danger. Both she and Russell realize quickly that if they can survive the truth, a lifetime together stares them in the face. Any and all feedback welcome: characterization, plotting, pace, dialogue, readability.

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Morgan Thorpe is an intelligent and promising, but suicidal, graduate student. As a result of being stood up on a blind date, she throws a drunken fit that lands her in a mental ward. Donovan Lanza is known as “the prince” on the streets for his charisma and slick persuasive skills – quite useful for leading a notorious life of crime. He has been in the same ward for a variety of emotional issues. When these two fall in love, they believe they found their happily ever after. However, their relationship is jeopardized by Donovan’s past. His history comes in the form of his sorceress ex-wife and his former delinquent self, who has a mind of his own, and who wants to destroy the reformed Donovan.

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Twelve women are dead! Now, a thirteenth is missing as an unpredictable serial killer stalks the usually small, peaceful town of Eau Bouease, Louisiana, in Lucky Thirteen, a suspense packed thriller coupled with a twist on the impact of love other than romantic love. From a small town in Mississippi, Larkin Sloan is a dedicated teacher who finds herself in a struggle for her life against a sadistic serial killer bent on ritualistic sacrifice. When she awakes chained to a bed by a mysterious man, Larkin realizes she is the thirteenth intended victim in a string of brutal slayings. As Larkin works to convince her captor to set her free, Detective Raiford “Ray��? Reynolds investigates twelve horrific murders. He becomes obsessed with finding the thirteenth victim before she becomes another statistic. Along with his partner, Special Agent Christine Milovich, he investigates the thirteenth disappearance of a woman who seems to have nothing in common with the other twelve victims and discovers the impact of love from a source he never knew existed. Captive, captor, and law enforcement join forces to defeat a sinister killer in a rollercoaster of intrigue, deception, and tumultuous relationships. Lucky Thirteen will keep readers on the edge of their seats anticipating the next turn of events. Feedback desired--whatever you think needs to be said. Strength of topic, dialogue, character development, etc.

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This is my excursion into lawlessness as I was arrested when I was stood up by my date--Senator Ted Kennedy.

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Evan Barrett is a trader at Beckman, White & Forester, a stockbrokerage suspected of money laundering on behalf of a Mexican drug cartel. FBI agents coerce Barrett into uncovering evidence to build their case or face charges on an unrelated illegal trading scheme.

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Under contract with Iconic Publishing! Expected release 2012.

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The Lost is a story about five people, four living on the fringe of society and one becoming involved in their lives. Support characters are as important as the main characters. It is told through a multiple limited third person point-of-view. Each "book" contains 5 "cycles", 25 chapters. The first "book" deals mainly with the individual stories of the characters and plot introduction. The second "book" deals with interactions and plot development. The third book deals with consequences and resolutions. I welcome positive comments and advice, but also areas of improvement. I have less objective distance from the project than you do, so if I don't know what isn't working from a reader's point of view, it is harder to fix.

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Pamela Miller, flutist, is about to return to Australia after a concert tour in the UK. As she approaches Cardiff for her last performance, a seemingly innocuous incident occurs on the train, which appears to have no bearing on her future. After the concert, Pam and her cousin, Marigold, hire a car and drive to Cardigan where Goldie visits friends, while Pam tours the nearby Iron Age Fort where she is attacked.

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A botched drug raid took her father’s life when she was 7. On her 13th birthday she witnessed her mother’s murder. Alone in the world, Jennifer Blade set out to even the score. At 33, enmeshed in a game that knows no rules, she is about to fulfill her quest when everything unravels. Fleeing for her life, she heads to the mountains of upstate New York, where she unexpectedly finds new reason to live and a threat to die. Steve Sanders, a 38-year-old psychologist with a predictable life, is on a fishing trip in the mountains. Little does he know that all vacations are not created equal. Catch and Release, a 76,000-word romance/suspense novel, is the story of two lives from vastly different backgrounds, drawn together by fate and a common love of the great outdoors. The crossing of Jennifer’s and Steve’s paths releases an explosion of love, passion, adventure, and ultimately a reason for a shared journey. Within 24 hours, they catch a few trout, have a passionate affair, shoot and kill a man, are involved in two gun battles, receive wounds, and end up in Miami, Florida. All this, and as Steve says, they still have six days of vacation left. Their relationship touches long-buried feelings in Jennifer, and shatters the mundane existence suffocating Steve.

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CODE 30, the police designation for crime scene with extreme or imminent danger, is a riveting mystery about the intricacies of a major crime investigation. The terror builds as the investigators follow the unknown path of an insane bomber who continues to move one step ahead of their search, forcing them to face the reality of living in a time of terrorism. Detective Shane Murphy, a 40 year old senior officer with Special Case Investigations, is thrown into the maze of confusion as he attempts to sort out the facts before the perpetrator strikes again. While his personal life crumbles around him, as his wife informs him of her decision to pursue a divorce, Murphy finds assistance with the arrival of Stacy Landou, a 38 year old Special Agent with Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. The case becomes more complicated when the local press begins to hound Murphy and suggests he is failing in his investigation. With Shanes's career, marriage, and reputation seemingly out of control, the bomber continues to move one-step ahead of the investigation. Signal 30 is published in eBook and paperback and I am looking for reviews.

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Snow in the high desert can only lead to one thing, one car smashing into another. That is Kate's last thought before her truck slides down a hill into a very expensive looking BMW. Even better is how the guy yells at her and basically calls her an idiot for not knowing how to drive in the snow. So why does she offer to fix the damage to Sam's car for free? Well, Sam wanting to call the cops and report the accident might have something to do with it. Kate has a serious aversion to law enforcement, and for good reason. Not that she's about to explain that to Sam. All she wants to do is fix his car up and forget it ever happened. The problem with that is that once Sam calms down and apologizes she can't seem to get him out of her head. It's dangerous for her to get close to anyone. The closer she lets him in, the more likely he'll figure out exactly what she's hiding. ***This is my first ever NANO project so any and all feedback is appreciate. Is it interesting enough to keep going with. Is the romance too slow? Are you intrigued by the secrets Kate's hiding? ***I'm posting edits so my poor new readers don't have to see the mess! Thanks for reading!

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Dr. Hank Rison has discovered a way to stop the aging process in humans. He knows this because he has tried it and it is working. The entities who fund his research suspect he is holding back on the results and Hank is convinced they are watching his every move. Somebody wants the drug and they are willing to employ desperate measures to get what they want. When Hank dies mysteriously, his best friend Franklin Stone vows to discover why and how Hank died. Was it murder or an accident? At first there are too many suspects and too few answers. As Stone slowly unravels the twists and turns, it becomes apparent that there are more bad guys and more twists to the mystery than anyone imagined. I would like any feedback you feel is appropriate. I have learned a great deal about my writing from the observations of others.

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"A Matter of Life and Death" is a tale of a tiny Midwestern town harboring a dastardly secret, festering to an ultimate showdown a quarter of a century after the story begins. Friendships are questioned, lifes are ruined, some lost, all with an isolated farmhouse in Fosterburg, Ill., as the muse for the saga.

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Early this year I heard a news report on CNN about a sentence carried out somewhere in the Middle East. Certain details seem to linger in my mind. Comments welcome.

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Vicarious is chick-lit on steroids married to guy-spy thriller on Midol. The result is PMS meets AK47 where barbs fly faster than bullets.

Avery Bonelli was an investigative journalist with Pulitzer ambitions until Logan Nash destroyed her credibility and made her Chiquita non grata in the journalism world. Now he's back with a bullet in his shoulder and a scoop that can put her back in the big leagues. All she has to do is stay alive.

When an international terrorist escapes justice on a technicality, the country wants blood. Avery just wants the exclusive … and Logan has it. He also has ulterior motives, a familiar hazard when fraternizing with the Y chromosome. But having just broken off an engagement, Avery has no interest in Logan’s pecs … or his 21st digit.

But you can’t go cold-turkey on men. Not when Ben & Jerry are calling your name from the frozen foods aisle and Logan's the one holding the scoop.

Avery is about to uncover the truth behind the terrorist trial, which threatens a political conspiracy that permeates every branch of government, from the FBI to the White House. Assassins are gunning for her and she doesn’t know why. The only guns she carries are a pair of 34Bs in a Victoria’s Secret holster. She’s forced to get Logan’s help. They break into a maximum-security stronghold, steal top-secret research, and run for their lives. Caught between a terrorist and a military commando, Avery will have to trust her life to the man who just might want her dead.

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If Dr. Magnolia Pruné, principal of Doolittle Elementary School, hadn’t been so universally hated, despised and reviled, she may have not been found hanging from a steel beam in the school’s gym—disguised as a pirate— during their Halloween festival. Establishing motive for Dr. Pruné’s murder turns out to be quite easy. Narrowing down which of the twenty-eight suspects left her hanging was far more elusive. After two weeks of investigation, the case solved and an arrest imminent, an unexpected catastrophe befalls Doolittle Elementary School garnering nationwide attention. Amongst the chaos of Doolittle’s new tragedy, an entire school community is suddenly required to suspend their disbelief and unite as one. With a killer still in their midst, their feelings of shock, anxiety, grief, dismay and heartbreak finally give way to tears of joy as they witness a faith-based miracle. The killer of Dr. Magnolia Pruné is finally arrested, tried and sentenced yet there is one more surprise in store for this sleepy Florida town. They say things happen in threes.

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Theresa Blue is a forensic accountant by day...talented jazz saxophonist by night. When her old accounting professor pulls her into a case he's working on, Terri discovers there's much more than meets the eye to "Miss Vonnie's Little Tykes Dayschool.

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The First Chapter of the Bubble Frogs - a novel for children of all ages involving Killer Toads, Giant Millipedes, Evil Ugglesomes, Corrupt Journalists, Weird Infoons, Incompetent Policemen, a Deranged Teacher and Two Lost Boys!!

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"We Own The President" (set a few years in future; 116,000 words) Why it’s unique: father-daughter buddy story meets 007-type thriller... Harry Evans works for secret government agencies, sees himself as the last line of defense against the evil people in the world. He’s good at it. Kate Evans, studying for an MBA at Wharton, is contemptuous of her father and has as little to do with him as possible. After all, he’s nothing but a killer... Readers get a big swirling thriller--mad-genius twins try to "own the President"--plus entertaining inter-generational conflict. Harry Evans, daughter Kate, and her friend Carmen are increasingly in the center of the vortex, not sure what is real or where their loyalties should be. The country is coming apart. President Simpson declares war on Mexico, and hints at worst. Kate and Harry, alone against the world, start to function as partners -- but don’t try to tell Kate that. The question is, can these two alphas stop squabbling long enough to save the country from a conspiracy to seize control of the president and to accomplish this in a way that conceals what has happened. Any feedback is welcome.

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Ever wonder what it's like to kill someone from half a mile away? Neither did this guy... I'd appreciate any feedback!

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A Brooklyn teacher named Charlie Maiks retells at gunpoint the story behind his current predicament while in a separate but related story line a character's life in Argentina during the Dirty War develops into one of the root causes of the Charlie's nightmare.

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The story begins with mystery writer, William Tyler, contemplating his life in the midst of a citywide blackout. When he is confronted by a figure from his past, he makes a decision that will change his life forever.

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A bored teenager resorts to petty crime for entertainment.

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Revision of the story from a first person point of view. A morality tale with a twist. Any and all feedback welcome.

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Detective Star Malloy investigated one too many rapes in Los Angeles. She suffers from what she calls “Victim Syndrome�? – she hears the victims’ cries in her sleep, sees their anguished faces, and feels their humiliation. Then she cracks. She executes a child rapist and at the age of 28 her police career is over. She returns to her hometown of Weyham, Massachusetts, to look into the murder of her best friend, Cara Laurens. Another friend named Ricky Chase is blamed for the crime, but he conveniently died of a drug overdose the next day. Star doesn’t believe it for a second. She is determined to find the real killer of Cara and exonerate Ricky. She seeks help from a local detective named Ed Brown. He’s not remotely interested in reopening a case that is as clear cut at this one. But he half-heartedly agrees to let Star investigate as long as she stays out of his way. Then a rapist strikes. His MO is to shove oxycondone pills into the mouths of young women and tape their mouths shut. They die of an overdose, but before they do he violates them. Star is thrust right back into the kind of vile crime that has already ruined her.

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I wrote with a killer headache one night and decided to post, obviously prematurely. This piece is based upon an actual event. Poetic license has been used and the names have been changed to protect the guilty. This also serves to protect this humble writer. Caution: this is a graphic portrayal, although not nearly as graphic as the pictures of a snuffed innocent child that the jury was forced to endure. As always, any and all reviews, no matter how critical, are welcome.

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In the back of an old department store killers meet to get the work for the week. One of them has made a mistake. Conrad takes care of things in the end.

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Lisa Kaamp operates a small childcare business out of her home in the sleepy little town of Nogeksum, Michigan. Highly respected and known for going the extra mile for her daycare kids, Lisa thought she had handled every daycare emergency possible. But nothing prepared her for the nightmare she now faced. Lisa awakes one morning to find herself bound and gagged, four strange men in her home, and the daycare children being held hostage in the next room. Terrorized by her captors as the authorities work to meet the ransom deadline, she tries negotiating with the men for the release of the children, and soon realizes that at least one of them has no intention of letting anyone go. With the deadline quickly approaching, Lisa must do the unimaginable to protect the children and get everyone out alive.

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Time for another installment...I had so much fun the first time around.

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I have re-hashed this over and over and incorporated all the latest terrific reviews and suggestions into it. Please tell me if I've gotten it right this time :( BTW The spelling is the Australian version of English! We use s's instead of z's LOL

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