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Marie Anne Cope

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Marie Anne Cope is a captivating voice in supernatural and thriller fiction, known for blending dark, provocative themes with storytelling that hooks readers from the very first page. Originally from Manchester and now living in the picturesque landscapes of North Wales with her three feline companions—Jasmine, Texas, and Stoker—Marie’s work takes readers into shadowy worlds where suspense, fear, and emotion collide.

Marie burst onto the literary scene in 2013 with her debut novel, Bonds, the first in her acclaimed supernatural series. With follow-up instalments—Broken Bonds, Bonds Re-Bound, and Eternal Bonds—Marie has firmly established herself as a tour de force in supernatural fiction, seamlessly blending romance, danger, and the dark unk Marie Anne Cope is a captivating voice in supernatural and thriller fiction, known for blending dark, provocative themes with storytelling that hooks readers from the very first page. Originally from Manchester and now living in the picturesque landscapes of North Wales with her three feline companions—Jasmine, Texas, and Stoker—Marie’s work takes readers into shadowy worlds where suspense, fear, and emotion collide.

Marie burst onto the literary scene in 2013 with her debut novel, Bonds, the first in her acclaimed supernatural series. With follow-up instalments—Broken Bonds, Bonds Re-Bound, and Eternal Bonds—Marie has firmly established herself as a tour de force in supernatural fiction, seamlessly blending romance, danger, and the dark unknown.

Marie’s talent for complex characters and razor-sharp tension took a new turn with The Ellie Lawrence supernatural crime thriller series. Ellie is a private investigator and werewolf who tackles both real-world crimes and supernatural mysteries, blending suspense with dark, paranormal intrigue. Fans of supernatural thrillers and gripping crime stories will find themselves captivated by Ellie’s journey.

Beyond long-form fiction, Marie has earned a reputation for delivering bite-sized horror with her Tales From A Scarygirl short story collections. In 2024, she surprised her fans by venturing into contemporary romance with Chasing Rainbows, a heartfelt tale of Jessie Ellis rebuilding her life and finding an unexpected second chance at love.

Writing under the pen name M A Cope, Marie has also created The Misfits, an enchanting series for younger readers, where a quirky group of supernatural friends embark on life-affirming adventures.
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Awards & Achievements
• Winner, Murder Mystery Competition, Wrexham's Carnival of Words (2025) - One Haunted Night
• Finalist, Golden Stake Literary Award at the International Vampire Film & Arts Festival (2020) for Bonds
• Winner, Short Story Competition, Wrexham’s Carnival of Words “2017) – Two Days (Romance)
• Quarter-Finalist, Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award (2012) for Bonds
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	Bonds (Bonds #1) 4.20 avg rating — 100 ratings — published 2013 — 5 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
	Broken Bonds (Bonds #2) 4.79 avg rating — 33 ratings — published 2015 — 5 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
	Bonds Re-Bound (Bonds #3) 4.50 avg rating — 24 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
	Eternal Bonds (Bonds #4) 4.42 avg rating — 24 ratings — published 2021 — 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
	Tales From A Scarygirl One: Dark and Scary 4.41 avg rating — 17 ratings — published 2013 — 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
	Tales From A Scarygirl Two: Darkly Sinister 4.20 avg rating — 10 ratings — published 2020 — 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 Headhunter: Ellie Lawrence Crime Thriller Book 1 (Ellie Lawrence Supernatural Crime Thriller Series) 4.44 avg rating — 9 ratings	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 Three Little Pigs: Ellie Lawrence Supernatural Crime Thriller Book 2 (Ellie Lawrence Supernatural Crime Thriller Series) 4.50 avg rating — 6 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 Misfits (The Misfits #1) 4.50 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2017 — 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 Misfits & The Magic Stone: Misfits Series Book 2 (The Misfits Series) 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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An A-Z of the Supernatural: E is for Eternal

Whilst the word eternal doesn’t itself bring to mind the supernatural, if we substitute in the popular synonym immortal, the image that immediately springs to mind is a vampire. Immortality is the first word many people use to describe a vampire, followed by the wish that they, too, could live forever. But is this really the case? Given the choice, would you honestly choose to never die?

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