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Marina Johnson

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Born
The United Kingdom
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Genre
Mystery, Chick Lit, Romance

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January 2018


Marina Johnson loves all things British, including the weather when it stops raining. She keeps trying to write something serious and straightforward but it never quite turns out that way.
She also writes under the pen name Joanne Ryan https://www.goodreads.com/author/show... ...more

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I changed publishers for my book "Destination Unknown" and Amazon cannot switch over my reviews to my new edition. You gave me such a great review. Would you mind going to my Amazon page and copy and paste your review to my newest one? The first edition is the one selling for $19.95 My newest edition is the one selling for $13.95. Thank you! amazon.com/author/watsonkathleen
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Marina Johnson Another cosy mystery set in the fictional town of Frogham. The main characters are new but some of the characters from A Confusion of Murders will be …moreAnother cosy mystery set in the fictional town of Frogham. The main characters are new but some of the characters from A Confusion of Murders will be making an appearance. They may well end up staying for longer than I have planned as they do tend to write themselves!(less)
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Marina Johnson and 1 other person liked Alison Hurt's review of Fat Girl Slim (Fat Girl Slim #1):
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A book that is a page turner. Keeps you interested chapter after chapter. Will be reading more from this author. Buy it and you won't regret it."
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"I loved this book! I read it quickly as I couldn’t put it down, Stella was such an intriguing character and some parts were so twisty and clever. Ive loved all of this authors books so far and highly recommend. "
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Joanne Ryan's "The Perfect Weekend" offers a captivating and atmospheric thriller, ideal for those seeking a gripping escape. From the outset, the story plunges the reader into a world of intrigue where trust is a" Read more of this review »
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“I have no fear. I feel sure I could out run an attacker or failing that, squash one.”
― Marina Johnson, Fat Girl Slim
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Jan 30, 2018 03:35PM

Marina Johnson Jill wrote: "Lovely to meet you, Marina, and thank you for your friendship here on GRs."
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Good to meet you too! thank you for accepting my friend request.


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