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Debbi Mack is the New York Times bestselling author of the Sam McRae Mystery Series. She's also published a young adult novel called INVISIBLE ME and a thriller entitled THE PLANCK FACTOR.

She's the author of DAMAGED GOODS, the first book in a series about a female Marine veteran sleuth named Erica Jensen, which was nominated for a Shamus Award. The sequel is called FATAL CONNECTIONS, and she's currently working on the third novel. She's also written short stories, including one nominated for a Derringer. In addition, she writes screenplays and is interested in filmmaking.

Debbi hosts and produces a podcast called the Crime Cafe, in which she interviews crime, suspense, and thriller authors: http://www.debbimack.com/crime-cafe/

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Debbi Mack I see my Sam McRae series as being part of the hardboiled mystery genre. I enjoy writing in that genre, because you can touch on social issues from th…moreI see my Sam McRae series as being part of the hardboiled mystery genre. I enjoy writing in that genre, because you can touch on social issues from the perspective of an outsider who acts according to his or her own set of rules. I think hardboiled mystery is particularly well-suited for exploring the values of the individual within an imperfect society.

I also write in the young adult genre, which I like because the protagonists are struggling to come to grips with, not only society's expectations, but their own maturity. More than other genres, a teen's perspective on the world is unique. Teenagers have a kind of subculture, which is a fruitful source of stories.(less)
Debbi Mack Hi Simon, It's been a while since I've answered a question here, so ... it's taken me a while to get back to you. Sorry about that.

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Hi Simon, It's been a while since I've answered a question here, so ... it's taken me a while to get back to you. Sorry about that.

I haven't read any of Fingers' books lately. I don't know what he's up to now.

But that's an interesting question. I wonder if he's still writing.(less)
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Philip Marlowe in ‘The Grim Hunters’ – S. 11, Ep. 16

This episode of the Crime Cafe podcast features an entry from The Adventures of Philip Marlowe, which you can get without the ads here or here. Other than the one in the Old Time Radio broadcast replay. 🙂

Someday, perhaps, I’ll make enough money to create transcripts of the Philip Marlowe episodes.

Would you be willing to pay (even a buck) for that, said the New York Times bestselling author? 🙂

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“You can run from the past, but it always catches up with you.”
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“He stood at the entrance to the kitchen, blocking my path to the front door like the Berlin Wall.”
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message 6: by Debbi (last edited Jan 19, 2023 01:02PM)

Debbi Mack Richard wrote: "thank you for the friend"

You're welcome.


Richard Dominguez thank you for the friend


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Debbi Mack William wrote: "Thank you for the friendship!

I'm looking forward to your reviews and recommendations!

Regards,
William"


Thanks, William! I post fewer and shorter reviews these days, but I try to keep my hand in. :)


William Thank you for the friendship!

I'm looking forward to your reviews and recommendations!

Regards,
William


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Debbi Mack Bradley wrote: "Hello Debbi, I hope you are having a good day! =)

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Doing my best. :) Hope you're having a good day as well.



Bradley Hello Debbi, I hope you are having a good day! =)

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