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Connie Johnson Hambley

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Connie Johnson Hambley grew up on a small dairy farm just north of New York City. In 1965, an arsonist burned her family's barn to the ground. From that experience grew the stories that have become "The Charity" and "The Troubles."

Hambley writes about strong women from their perspective in situations that demand the most from them. No special powers, no gadgets, no super human abilities. Just a woman caught up or embroiled in something that she has to get out of, hopefully alive.

Every bit of personal experience is used to create a story that is as believable as it is suspenseful. Using her law and investment background in ways unique, creative, but not altogether logical, Hambley has enjoyed robust professional pursuits that include writing ...more

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	Crime Hits Home: A Collection of Stories from Crime Fiction's Top Authors (Mystery Writers of America Series, 3) by S.J. Rozan (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Naomi Hirahara (Goodreads Author) (Contributor), David Bart (Contributor) 3.54 avg rating — 200 ratings — published 2022 — 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 Charity (The Jessica Trilogy #1) 4.20 avg rating — 61 ratings — published 2012 — 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 Troubles (The Jessica Trilogy #2) 4.57 avg rating — 23 ratings — published 2015 — 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 Wake (The Jessica Trilogy #3) 4.67 avg rating — 15 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
	Snowbound: The Best New England Crime Stories 2017 by Verena Rose (Editor), Harriette Sackler (Editor), Shawn Reilly Simmons (Goodreads Author) (Editor) 3.85 avg rating — 13 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
	Mystery Weekly Magazine: December 2018 by Mystery Weekly Magazine, Kerry Carter (Editor), Michael Thomas Smith 4.71 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2018 — 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
	Wolfsbane: Best New England Crime Stories 2023 by Christine Bagley (Editor), Susan Oleksiw (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Leslie Wheeler (Editor) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 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
	Running Wild Anthology of Stories, Volume 4 Book 1 by Benjamin White (Editor), Connie Johnson Hambley (Goodreads Author) (Contributor) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 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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It has been a while since I indulged in some arts and crafts but I finally found a worthy project*. Judging by the signs I've been seeing at recent marches and rallies, I'm not alone. Parents across the country are raiding their kids' construction paper and markers. Crayons too.
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Devil's Snare: Best New England Crime Stories 2024

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“But when it comes to fiction, the writer's only responsibility is to look for the truth inside his own heart.”
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message 6: by Michael

Aug 25, 2014 02:35PM

Connie. Thanks for connecting on Goodreads. I hope you'll add my new Prohibition-era mystery, The Yankee Club, to your to read shelf.

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message 5: by Michael

Aug 24, 2014 09:24AM

Connie, thanks for connecting on Goodreads. Wishing you continued literary success. Hope you'll add my Prohibition-era mystery, The Yankee club to your to read list. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

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message 4: by Connie

Mar 24, 2013 10:41AM

Rayne wrote: "Glad we're friends. It's interesting we have the same taste in reading, some same preferred books.
You're a member of Goodreads Authors/Readers. Do you find this a useful group in promoting your bo..."

Hi Rayne,

Thank you for reaching out. It's always great to have another friend!

The group is okay but, like anything, it's what you put into it that creates what you get out of it. I find that avoiding the cattle call of authors promoting their books is a better way to find readers.

Easier said than done!
-Connie

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message 3: by Rayne

Mar 24, 2013 10:35AM

Glad we're friends. It's interesting we have the same taste in reading, some same preferred books.
You're a member of Goodreads Authors/Readers. Do you find this a useful group in promoting your books?

Happy Sunday.
Rayne
THE WOODEN CHAIR
LIFE IS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE
www.raynegolay.com

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Feb 12, 2013 07:13AM

Patricia wrote: "Hi Connie, thanks for the friend's request. I love your profile. :)

I see you have marked one of my Kid's books to read. LOL. I hope you have a strong stomach. :) However, that book, and book 2 Ra..."

Hi Patricia - Thank you for your comments. I've "liked" your FB page and would welcome a "like" back to help us keep in touch and to see how our FB thread content is refined by all of our communal learning!

www.facebook.com/thecharitythriller

I would also welcome a "to read" click.

Thanks!

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message 1: by Patricia (last edited Feb 12, 2013 06:42AM)

Feb 12, 2013 06:42AM

Hi Connie, thanks for the friend's request. I love your profile. :)

I see you have marked one of my Kid's books to read. LOL. I hope you have a strong stomach. :) However, that book, and book 2 Rascals Sing at The Opera House are my true memories of being seven. Except I changed the venue and the endings to a happy ones. In real life I was banned from seeing my best friend, ever again. :)

Your books sound fabulous.

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