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Brent Purvis

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Brent Purvis resides in Colville, WA with his wife and two kids. In addition to writing humorous mystery novels, Brent is a music teacher and regular performer of jazz and blues as a trombonist and keyboardist. Teaching music for nearly two decades has allowed Brent to live in some of the most beautiful places in the Northwest, as well as meet some of the most amazing characters along the way.

Growing up in Ketchikan, Alaska gave Brent a unique experience with life in the Last Frontier. After high school, his musical pursuits sent him south as he majored in music education at the University of Idaho. Upon receiving his degree, Brent landed a teaching stint on Whidbey Island, where he met his wife and started his family. They moved to Sitka,
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Brent Purvis Hi Cheryl,

Thanks for asking. I do have another Jim & Kram in design, but might be next summer before I get it done. Other things are taking priority a…more
Hi Cheryl,

Thanks for asking. I do have another Jim & Kram in design, but might be next summer before I get it done. Other things are taking priority at the moment, but I can't wait to get back into SE Alaska writing.

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Brent Purvis Both "Mink Island" and "Tsunami Warning" were inspired by the people I grew up observing in SE Alaska. To say they are UNIQUE would be an understateme…moreBoth "Mink Island" and "Tsunami Warning" were inspired by the people I grew up observing in SE Alaska. To say they are UNIQUE would be an understatement. I tried to capture their colorful, independent, creative, and sometimes outrageous behavior in my books while weaving in a good mystery plot. Of course, all the while paying close attention to the island way of life...float planes, boats, barges, bears, fishing, mountains, trees, etc...(less)
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Mink Island (Jim and Kram #1)

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The Red Door

When I was going through college, I was lucky enough to have very supportive parents.  Although I worked hard to pay for my own tuition, my folks helped out by pitching in for other costs; the greatest of which was transportation.  Growing up on an island in Alaska, getting back and forth to college during summer break wasn’t exactly easy. 
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“Kram whipped out a wad of twenties, walked over to Delisoro and said, "I would like to buy your blue velvet leisure suit.”
Brent Purvis, Tsunami Warning

“Nothing says Alaska like dead humpy stink.”
Brent Purvis, Mink Island

“Nothing say Alaska like dead humpy stink.”
Brent Purvis, Mink Island

“Kram whipped out a wad of twenties, walked over to Delisoro and said, "I would like to buy your blue velvet leisure suit.”
Brent Purvis, Tsunami Warning

“Nothing says Alaska like dead humpy stink.”
Brent Purvis, Mink Island

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