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Willow Thorne

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Champaign IL, The United States
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September 2019


Willow Thorne crafts cozy mysteries where small-town secrets, 1970s nostalgia, and "meddling kid" energy collide. Her stories invite readers into close-knit communities where the friendships are strong, the mysteries run deep, and the coffee is — mercifully — always brewing.

Her Jenna McGregor Mystery Series follows an unlikely crew of amateur sleuths in the charming fictional town of Maple Grove, where every quiet street hides a secret and every community event seems to end in chaos. Think Scooby-Doo for adults — with better coffee and gluten-free scones.

When she's not plotting her next fictional crime spree, Willow can usually be found hitting a new PR on her Peloton, spoiling her grandchildren, or watching the birds outside her home offic
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Average rating: 4.5 · 181 ratings · 92 reviews · 5 distinct worksSimilar authors
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My Writing Journey: From Classroom to Cozy Mysteries!

Hello Goodreads friends and fellow book lovers,

I'm absolutely thrilled to be here and share a little bit about myself and my unexpected, yet incredibly fulfilling, journey into the world of writing!

For two decades, my life revolved around the vibrant energy of the education sector. It was a wonderful career, but life has a funny way of rerouting our paths. Recently, due to an illness, I had to ste Read more of this blog post »
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Ghosts Don't Use Blueprints by Willow  Thorne
"Willow's descriptions were top notch, felt like I was right there in the school. I was reminded of the Hardy Boys novels I read as a young lad.

Do yourself a favor and grab a copy of this one!"
Ghosts Don't Use Blueprints by Willow  Thorne
"I found this to be an entertaining and enjoyable read. This is a fast read and a great escape. I will be watching for more by this author.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review."
Ghosts Don't Use Blueprints by Willow  Thorne
"If you enjoyed Scooby Doo mysteries, you’ll like Willow Thorne’s prequel novella, Ghosts Don’t Use Blueprints. The mystery begins with Jenna accidentally bumping the trophy case which the entire school knows is supposed to be avoided at all costs. So" Read more of this review »
Ghosts Don't Use Blueprints by Willow  Thorne
"If you've read any of the Jenna McGregor mysteries, you will absolutely love this! It's very clever of the author to go back in time so we can get a glimpse of what these characters were like as teens. 

I really enjoyed this story and I was glad to se" Read more of this review »
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4 Stars: A Delightful & Enchanting Mystery!

Tessa Silver has truly outdone herself with Deadly Summer Crush: A Quillhaven Magical Cozy Mystery! I started reading her books this spring and I can confidently say that each book in this series gets better
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