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Dorian Box

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Dorian Box is the pen name for A.J. McClurg, a former law professor. He likes to blend dark themes with heart, hope and humor with a goal of evoking tears and laughs over the same book.

His novels have received awards and honors such as: Writer's Digest Award for Genre Fiction; National Indie Excellence Award Finalist (twice); Publishers Weekly BookLife Prize Finalist in Mysteries/Thrillers (twice); IndieReader Discovery Award for Fiction; Feathered Quill Medal for Mystery/Suspense; Best Psychological Thriller of the Year (BestThrillers); Finalist, Best Legal Thriller of the Year (BestThrillers); and Readers’ Favorite medals in four different categories (Suspense, Legal Thrillers, Humor, and New Adult Fiction).

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Dorian Box Hi Jessica - First of all, thank you so much! It's such an interesting question because I do picture The Hiding Girl as a movie or the Emily Calby Ser…moreHi Jessica - First of all, thank you so much! It's such an interesting question because I do picture The Hiding Girl as a movie or the Emily Calby Series as a limited video series. My very first thoughts would require time travel. Dakota Fanning comes to mind as Emily when she was around Emily’s age, although she’d have to go through a rigorous physical training program. But she was such a marvelous actor who could capture Emily’s fears and innate sense of innocence, as well as her determination and disintegrating psyche. As for Lucas, maybe a much larger and younger Terrence Howard from his “Hustle and Flow” days. “Hustle and Flow” was, in fact, filmed in Memphis and captured the grittiness of the setting perfectly. In fact, let’s throw in Craig Brewer as director! How about you? Any thoughts on current candidates?(less)
Dorian Box Hi Susan. Good to hear from you and thanks for the kind words! Give my best to Louis. I know he's still out there rocking. I gave up the band scene a …moreHi Susan. Good to hear from you and thanks for the kind words! Give my best to Louis. I know he's still out there rocking. I gave up the band scene a few years back, but definitely miss playing. Dorian(less)
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Grave Waves Wins Readers’ Favorite Medal for Humor Fiction

Happy to hear the news that Grave Waves just received a bronze medal for humor fiction in the 2026 Readers’ Favorites awards. Check it out here on Amazon. Here’s a book description: “[P]erfect blend of quirky mystery and sun-drenched beach atmosphere, making it the quintessential vacation read.” — NetGalley DEC. 2000. In sun-drenched South Florida, scams […]

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The Treatment by Mo Hayder
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A terrifying first-rate thriller, among the best I have ever read. Hayder (RIP) was an absolute master of crafting stories that keep you up long after your clock says it’s time for bed. The Treatment leads readers into the darkest of places occupied ...more
The Treatment by Mo Hayder
"Is someone asked me to teach a class in thriller writing (and please don't because I'd be crap), this is the only textbook I would need. It's hard for me to read thrillers because I'm always looking at the scaffolding of the story, and I generally fi" Read more of this review »
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It's Not Going to Happen by Henry Cox
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When a teenage girl gets selected at an acting audition, she has no idea what to expect. Either do readers, as this young woman is on a path to unimaginable feats in entertainment and otherwise. If a director calls for “Action!” in It’s Not Going to ...more
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Hanging Hill by Mo Hayder
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Wow, add Mo Hayder to my favorite author list. Loved this book. Great characters, great story, and a chilling ending. When I looked up Ms. Hayder on Wikipedia, I was sad to learn she passed away at only 59. Reading her bio, she sounded a lot like Zoe ...more
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Mystic River by Dennis Lehane
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A brilliant, heart-rending crime drama that follows the lives of three boys - Sean, Jimmy, and David - from the day two predators posing as police talk David into their car and hold him for four days until he escapes, his life forever changed. Jumpin ...more
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"Danny is a good guy. He owns a surf shop, won a bit lottery a long time ago and now is the guardian of a special tween orphan. The whys and the wherefores are covered but I suspect, they evolved in the earlier in previous books. Jessica is best frien" Read more of this review »
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Bleeding Heart Yard by Elly Griffiths
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Love Ms. Griffiths’ classy, deft writing, the English setting, interesting characters, and intriguing plots - until they get to the end, where they always fall short to me. Still, the first 80 percent of this book earned it five stars.
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The Middle Temple Murder by J.S. Fletcher
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A classic early (1918) murder mystery with a newspaper reporter leading the investigation down a long winding path of plot twists. Elegantly written and ahead of its time, but it's like someone told Fletcher: "You have ten pages to come up with an en ...more
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The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman
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I enjoyed the first one, but liked this one even more. Funnier and more happening plot-wise. I love that the characters are so well-defined, especially the main characters, and always stay in character, acting true to who they are. Lovable every one, ...more
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