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Colleen Gleason

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Award-winning, NEW YORK TIMES and USA Today bestselling author Colleen Gleason (who also writes as Colleen Cambridge) has written more than fifty novels in a variety of genres…but always feature smart, strong women determined to right wrongs and get shit done.

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	The Clockwork Scarab (Stoker & Holmes, #1) 3.67 avg rating — 7,491 ratings — published 2013 — 17 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 Rest Falls Away (The Gardella Vampire Hunters, #1) 3.70 avg rating — 6,851 ratings — published 2007 — 48 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
	Rises The Night (The Gardella Vampire Hunters, #2) 4.05 avg rating — 3,353 ratings — published 2007 — 37 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 Spiritglass Charade (Stoker & Holmes, #2) 3.99 avg rating — 3,375 ratings — published 2014 — 14 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 Bleeding Dusk (The Gardella Vampire Hunters, #3) 4.11 avg rating — 2,848 ratings — published 2008 — 32 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
	When Twilight Burns (The Gardella Vampire Hunters, #4) 4.22 avg rating — 2,547 ratings — published 2008 — 31 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
	As Shadows Fade (The Gardella Vampire Hunters, #5) 4.27 avg rating — 2,401 ratings — published 2009 — 21 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
	Sinister Summer (Wicks Hollow #1) 4.37 avg rating — 2,064 ratings — published 2021 — 7 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 Chess Queen Enigma (Stoker & Holmes, #3) 4.11 avg rating — 2,192 ratings — published 2015 — 13 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
	Beyond the Night (Envy Chronicles, #1) by Colleen Gleason (Goodreads Author), Joss Ware 3.63 avg rating — 1,884 ratings — published 2000 — 25 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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The Clockwork Scarab: For Teachers & Librarians

I’m so pleased to share the amazing review The Clockwork Scarab just received from School Library Journal.

The Clockwork Scarab: A Stoker & Holmes Book is for ages 12 to adult, and has been receiving wonderful reviews from Kirkus, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, The Horn Book Review, and now from School Library Journal.

I’m also delighted to offer a download link for the Teaching Guide (which reflects

Series by Colleen Gleason

The Gardella Vampire Hunters (10 books)
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3.93 avg rating — 24,566 ratings

The Gardella Vampire Hunters: Victoria (5 books)
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3.98 avg rating — 18,000 ratings

Stoker & Holmes (5 books)
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3.88 avg rating — 15,061 ratings

Wicks Hollow (6 books)
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4.41 avg rating — 4,103 ratings

Heroes of New Vegas (6 books)
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Joss Ware

3.83 avg rating — 4,456 ratings

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Tomes Scones and Crones (Three Tomes Bookshop #1)

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Two Truths and a Murder (A Phyllida Bright Mystery Book 5)

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Colleen Gleason said: " Seriously can’t wait for this book by my alter ego to hit the shelves. It’s inspired by Agatha Christie’s HALLOWE’EN PARTY and takes the game “Two Truths and a Lie” to a new level. A murderous one. ;-) "

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Colleen Gleason liked Lea's review of The Rest Falls Away (The Gardella Vampire Hunters #1): "Bridgerton meets Dracula This book was a delightful distraction! It is tightly and skillfully written. The story never lags and is evenly paced and is set in the Bridgerton high society complete with ballroom dancing, ball gowns and the search for tha" Read more of this review »
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Colleen Gleason liked Megan Cutter's review of The Rest Falls Away (The Gardella Vampire Hunters, #1): "I quite enjoyed this book and will read the next one after my TBR pile is much shorter. Bridgerton with vampires and if one of the Bridgerton girls was a vampire hunter called a Venator. Victoria Anastasia Gardella Bellissima Grantworth is a new venat" Read more of this review »
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Colleen Gleason liked Tamye Whitener's review of Sense of Evil (Bishop/Special Crimes Unit, #6; Evil, #3): "Another Intense Thriller! I couldn't stop listening and I couldn't stop trying to figure out who the killer was. I did make a few close guesses. But, I never guessed the complete truth. What a captivating journey. The narrator did an outstanding job of" Read more of this review »
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Colleen Gleason is on page 100 of 296 of Lady Darling Inquires After a Killer: Super excited that there is now a Goodreads giveaway for Lady Darling! You have until Sept 15 to enter. ;-) Lady Darling Inquires After a Killer (Lady Darling Mysteries Book 1) by Colleen Gleason (Goodreads Author) progress:	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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Colleen Gleason is now following L.A. Chandlar Author of The Silver Gun (Art Deco Mystery #1)
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Colleen Gleason made a comment on Judy Nappa’s status in We Solve Murders (We Solve Murders, #1) " Love the Thursday Murder Club. Looking forward to trying this series too. "
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Seriously can’t wait for this book by my alter ego to hit the shelves. It’s inspired by Agatha Christie’s HALLOWE’EN PARTY and takes the game “Two Truths and a Lie” to a new level. A murderous one. ;-)
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“In for a penny, in for a pound - by Max Pesaro

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― Colleen Gleason, When Twilight Burns

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“I didn't want to love you, but I can't help it. I don't want to be without you, but I bloody well will." - Max”
― Colleen Gleason, When Twilight Burns

tags: gardella, love, max

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“That would be a fine day...one that I needed a girl to save my life. From a vampire.”
― Colleen Gleason, The Rest Falls Away

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Which July New Release would you like to read in August?

Books were randomly chosen from Goodreads' "Most Popular Books Published In July" list.

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Wildfire (Hidden Legacy, #3) by Ilona Andrews

Wildfire by Ilona Andrews
(Hidden Legacy, #3)

7 votes, 58.3%

Grave Ransom (Alex Craft, #5) by Kalayna Price

Grave Ransom by Kalayna Price
(Alex Craft, #5)

1 vote, 8.3%

Vanguard by Ann Aguirre
(Razorland, #4)

1 vote, 8.3%

The Accidental Sire (Half-Moon Hollow, #6) by Molly Harper

The Accidental Sire by Molly Harper
(Half-Moon Hollow, #6)

1 vote, 8.3%

Besieged (The Iron Druid Chronicles, #0.3, 4.7, 8.6) by Kevin Hearne

Besieged by Kevin Hearne
(The Iron Druid Chronicles, #0.3, 4.7, 8.6)

1 vote, 8.3%

Spellbinder (Moonshadow, #2) by Thea Harrison

Spellbinder by Thea Harrison
(Moonshadow, #2)

1 vote, 8.3%

Ash and Quill (The Great Library #3) by Rachel Caine

Ash and Quill by Rachel Caine
(The Great Library #3)

0 votes, 0.0%

Ashes (The Dark in You, #3) by Suzanne Wright

Ashes by Suzanne Wright
(The Dark in You, #3)

0 votes, 0.0%

Wicked Kiss (Realm Enforcers, #4) by Rebecca Zanetti

Wicked Kiss by Rebecca Zanetti
(Realm Enforcers, #4)

0 votes, 0.0%

The Carnelian Crow (Stoker & Holmes, #4) by Colleen Gleason

The Carnelian Crow by Colleen Gleason
(Stoker & Holmes, #4)

0 votes, 0.0%

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Colleen’s Quotes

“A computer lets you make more mistakes faster than any invention in human history-with the possible exceptions of handguns and tequila”
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“In for a penny, in for a pound - by Max Pesaro

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― Colleen Gleason, When Twilight Burns

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“I didn't want to love you, but I can't help it. I don't want to be without you, but I bloody well will." - Max”
― Colleen Gleason, When Twilight Burns

tags: gardella, love, max

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“That would be a fine day...one that I needed a girl to save my life. From a vampire.”
― Colleen Gleason, The Rest Falls Away

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“I don't plan to be a gentleman about this Victoria. He doesn't want you - he doesn't want anyone - an I do." ~ Sebastian”
― Colleen Gleason, As Shadows Fade

tags: love, sebastian

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