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Vanessa Westermann

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Vanessa Westermann writes mysteries that combine the heartbreak of murder with the joy of feel-good romance. An avid reader and author of sleuth stories, she is known for Charley Scott Mysteries and Murder by the Book Mysteries. She has been a former Arthur Ellis Awards judge, holds an MA in English Literature and a Bachelor of Education, and has taught creative writing. At the heart of all of Westermann’s stories are strong female protagonists inspired by the heroines in her own life.

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	Cover Art 3.80 avg rating — 105 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
	An Excuse For Murder (Murder by the Book, #1) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 26 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
	Shudder Pulp (Charley Scott Mysteries, 2) 3.62 avg rating — 21 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
	2020 Holiday Garden Gourmet Christmas Cookies by Eve Dew Crook (Goodreads Author) (contributor), Peggy Chambers (contributor), Marilyn Baron (Goodreads Author) (contributor) 4.64 avg rating — 14 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
	Turning the Page on Murder (Murder by the Book Mysteries, 2) 4.44 avg rating — 9 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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	A Grave Diagnosis: 35 stories of murder and malaise by Donna Carrick (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Rosemary McCracken (Goodreads Author), Merrilee Robson (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 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

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Charley Scott Mystery (2 books)
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“From the first moment you meet a kindred spirit, you know that they understand everything about you, and you understand them. That they'll have you ack no matter what, for as long as the sun and moon endure.”
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“So you’re a recreational locksmith who knows how to throw a punch and enjoys a stroll through the fog.'
'And sells books,' Kate added”
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“What did it mean when a smile from one woman could make your day? He took a breath, sucked it in through his teeth. Nothing good, that's what.”
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