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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 — 410 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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This story leaves you feeling fiercely protective and perpetually on edge. There's a comforting sense of loyalty found in the K-9 bond, but the shattering betrayal lurking in the shadows keeps your pulse racing. It’s a jittery, high-alert experience ...more
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“Each of us has an undeniable responsibility to ourself and the rest of the world to be our personal best on any given day.”
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“Life is an expression of the choices we make.”
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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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