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Laurie Buchanan

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Laurie Buchanan writes the critically acclaimed Sean McPherson novels—pulse-pounding crime thrillers with heart-stopping twists. Plunge into the depths of malice, the unwavering quest for justice, and high-stakes consequences.

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Buchanan's books have won multiple awards, including a Foreword INDIES Book of the Year gold, an International Book Award gold, a National Indie Excellence Award, and a PenCraft Aaward for Literary Excellence; she has also been a finalist in the Crime Fiction/Suspense Eric Hoffer Awards and the CIBA Clue Book Awards.

A cross between Dr. Dolittle, Nanny McPhee, and a type-A Buddhist, Laurie is an active listener, observer ...more

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	Indelible: A Sean McPherson Novel, Book 1 4.24 avg rating — 411 ratings — published 2021 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Iconoclast: A Sean McPherson Novel, Book 2 4.38 avg rating — 164 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Impervious: A Sean McPherson Novel, Book 3 4.66 avg rating — 116 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Note to Self: A Seven-Step Path to Gratitude and Growth 4.43 avg rating — 86 ratings — published 2016 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Illusionist (Sean McPherson, #5) 4.73 avg rating — 74 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Iniquity: A Sean McPherson Novel, Book 4 4.64 avg rating — 67 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Business of Being: Soul Purpose In and Out of the Workplace 4.79 avg rating — 42 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Taking Flight: Crime and Mystery Stories by the Blackbird Writers by Anne Louise Bannon (Goodreads Author), Valerie Biel (Goodreads Author), Laurie Buchanan (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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"Murder Your Darlings" explores the fine line between creativity and chaos. Blum's sharp prose and captivating characters drew me into the tumultuous world of a writer facing her own demons. The novel’s blend of dark humor and poignant moments keeps ...more
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A slow-burning thriller that dissects a toxic three-way friendship. Taylor's web of long-held secrets and resentment kept me guessing who pushed whom. It’s a tense, atmospheric exploration of how the past never stays buried. Perfect for fans of compl ...more
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I just finished Twinkle of Doubt, the second installment in Patricia Leavy's Celestial Bodies Romance series, and my heart is full. After falling for Tess and Jack in Shooting Stars Above, seeing their "epic love" tested by high-stakes danger and inne ...more
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I'm a fan of Annabel Monaghan books and "Nora Goes Off Script" is another shining example of why. ...more
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Mar 05, 2018 06:37AM

Gianna wrote: "Hi, Laurie,

Thank you for making me your friend. I love cats, and I write Regency romance including Pride and Prejudice variations.

Hope you have a lovely week.

Gianna Thomas"

So nice to meet you Gianna. I hope you have a great week too!

Laurie

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Mar 05, 2018 05:17AM

Hi, Laurie,

Thank you for making me your friend. I love cats, and I write Regency romance including Pride and Prejudice variations.

Hope you have a lovely week.

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