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Lou Collins

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Mystery, Amateur Sleuth, Cozy Mystery

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Welcome to the part where I talk about myself as if I didn’t write this. Let’s pretend it’s not awkward and carry on.

Lou Emerson writes as Lou Collins because she likes to be mysterious, a little extra, and frankly, using a pen name creates an excellent alibi.

She writes the Chloe Essex Cozy Mysteries; twisty, funny, and ever so slightly bonkers whodunnits set in Essex, England.

When not chained to her laptop, she also enjoys ballet, theatre, and true crime (watching, not committing, though don’t quote me), and is leading a quiet rebellion against ironing in favour of just one more chapter. She lives in

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Average rating: 3.85 · 213 ratings · 92 reviews · 9 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Death of Hope: A Most Unusual Amateur Sleuth Mystery 3.12 avg rating — 75 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
	The Only Way is Murder: A Humorous British Contemporary Cozy Mystery (Chloe Essex Cozy Mysteries Book 1) 4.29 avg rating — 49 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
	The Death of Knowledge (A Scolaris Mystery, #1) 3.94 avg rating — 47 ratings — 9 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
	The Only Way is Burglary: A humorous British contemporary cozy mystery (Chloe Essex Cozy Mysteries Book 3) 4.53 avg rating — 17 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
	The Only Way is Forgery: A humorous British contemporary cozy mystery (Chloe Essex Cozy Mysteries Book 2) 4.44 avg rating — 16 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
	The Death of Light 4.89 avg rating — 9 ratings — 4 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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Lou Collins made a comment on Nicola “Shortbookthyme”’s review of The Only Way is Forgery: A humorous British contemporary cozy mystery (Chloe Essex Cozy Mysteries Book 2) " So pleased you enjoyed the story and thanks for sharing your thoughts. "
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Lou Collins liked Nicola “Shortbookthyme”'s review of The Only Way is Forgery: A humorous British contemporary cozy mystery (Chloe Essex Cozy Mysteries Book 2): "✅My thoughts: This was a great cozy mystery! Once I started I was totally drawn in to the mystery. Chloe is a colorful character who is funny and very stubborn! I loved the mystery aspect with all the twists and turns. If you’re looking for a fun, cozy m" Read more of this review »
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Lou Collins made a comment on Jackie’s review of The Only Way is Forgery: A humorous British contemporary cozy mystery (Chloe Essex Cozy Mysteries Book 2) " Thanks for sharing your thoughts. "
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Lou Collins liked Jackie's review of The Only Way is Forgery: A humorous British contemporary cozy mystery (Chloe Essex Cozy Mysteries Book 2): "Chloe’s life is not so tranquil as she would like it to be Another mystery for her to solve. Will she be able to solve the case. Don’t miss out on how she goes about trying to find the answers. "
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Lou Collins made a comment on Helen Golden’s review of The Only Way is Forgery: A humorous British contemporary cozy mystery (Chloe Essex Cozy Mysteries Book 2) " Thanks for sharing your review. "
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Lou Collins liked Helen Golden's review of The Only Way is Forgery: A humorous British contemporary cozy mystery (Chloe Essex Cozy Mysteries Book 2): "Another hilarious crime-solving romp in Essex! Chloe, along with her quirky friends and frenemies, is on the path of a killer and nothing is going to stop her. Good fun. "
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Lou Collins made a comment on Alison Hoeksema’s review of The Only Way is Forgery: A humorous British contemporary cozy mystery (Chloe Essex Cozy Mysteries Book 2) " So thrilled you enjoyed it and thanks for leaving your review. "
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Lou Collins made a comment on Leslie Ferrari’s review of The Only Way is Forgery: A humorous British contemporary cozy mystery (Chloe Essex Cozy Mysteries Book 2) " Thank you for sharing your thoughts. "
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