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M.J. Hardy

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Detroit

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M. J. Hardy is an independent author of mystery novels and contemporary short stories known for blending historical detail, compelling characters, and suspenseful storytelling. Born and raised in the suburbs of Detroit, he has long been drawn to stories that explore purpose, perseverance, and the search for truth.

After graduating from college, M. J. entered the U.S. Army as an Infantry soldier and officer, serving for more than 22 years before continuing to support the military as a consultant. His professional experience, disciplined research, and attention to detail help shape the realism and atmosphere of his fiction.

His work often features carefully developed settings, layered characters, and mysteries that unfold with tension and emoti ...more

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M.J. Hardy I just finished Agatha Christie's: Lord Edgware Dies, Why Didn't They Ask Evans?, and Cards on the Table; A. J. Finn's The Woman in the Window; Franco…moreI just finished Agatha Christie's: Lord Edgware Dies, Why Didn't They Ask Evans?, and Cards on the Table; A. J. Finn's The Woman in the Window; Francois Mauriac's A Kiss for the Leper and Therese Desqueyroux. Nicholas Blake's The Beast Must Die. I'm currently reading John Le Carre's A Perfect Spy.(less)

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M.J. Hardy LoL, I vacuum! My monkey brain is constantly doing flips. Thoughts and ideas are constantly bombarding my brain. Cleaning up around the house or doing…moreLoL, I vacuum! My monkey brain is constantly doing flips. Thoughts and ideas are constantly bombarding my brain. Cleaning up around the house or doing yard work helps me get my thoughts and ideas organized. I run characters and plots through my brain - a version of internal mind-mapping. So, when I do sit down to write, I have a very clear idea of where I'm going.(less)

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