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Emily C. Whitson

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in Nashville, TN, The United States

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http://www.emilycwhitson.com

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Fiction, Mystery, Thriller

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Emily C. Whitson is the debut author of Beneath the Marigolds, an adult mystery set to release in September 2021.

Whitson is particularly passionate about women’s education and female stories. When she isn’t writing or in the classroom, she can usually be found with her dog, Hoss. You can follow them on Instagram at @emilycwhitson_bookclub.

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Beneath the Marigolds

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“He twisted my ring finger into an unnatural position. As my bone cracked, my screams reverberated through the woods. It was showtime" (p. 4).”
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