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Garrett Hutson

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https://www.garretthutson.com

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Gay and Lesbian, Historical Fiction, Crime

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September 2017

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Garrett Hutson writes upmarket historical fiction driven by characters who are moving and unforgettable. Whether it's a murder mystery, a thrilling spy novel, or an adventurous and swoon-worthy romance, his books will make you feel something.

Garrett lives in Indianapolis with his husband, their partner, three adorable dogs, an odd-ball cat, and more fish than you can count.

You can usually find him reading about history, and day-dreaming about being there. This is where his stories are born, and he hopes they transport you the way his imagination transports him.

Look for him on Facebook (Garrett Hutson Author) and Twitter (@GarrettBHutson). You can contact him or sign up for his monthly newsletter on his website at www.garretthutson.com. ...more

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Average rating: 3.95 · 256 ratings · 140 reviews · 12 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Jade Dragon (Death in Shangai, #1) 3.83 avg rating — 164 ratings — published 2017 — 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
	Gray Paree 4.35 avg rating — 20 ratings — published 2020 — 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
	Hidden Among Us 3.91 avg rating — 11 ratings — published 2018	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
	Assassin's Hood (Death in Shangai, #2) 3.91 avg rating — 11 ratings — published 2019 — 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
	Of Wild and Merry Men 4.50 avg rating — 8 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
	No Accidental Death (Death in Shangai, #3) 4.38 avg rating — 8 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
	Friends, Mates and Scoundrels 4.29 avg rating — 7 ratings	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
	Each Hidden Passage (Tales of the Bohemian Resistance #2) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 7 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
	In a Safe Town 4.33 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2016	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
	Spy Tango really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 6 ratings — published 2020	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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Death in Shangai (4 books)
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More Than Two: A Practical Guide to Ethical Polyamory

by Franklin Veaux (Goodreads Author)

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The Orthodox Corruption of Scripture: The Effect of Early Christological Controversies on the Text of the New Testament

by Bart D. Ehrman

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Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity

by David Allen

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