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After careers in pharmacy, health administration and insurance, Ryn Pitts turned her attention to mystery writing, fiber arts and exploring her Scandinavian heritage. She lives with her husband in Fargo, North Dakota, one block away from the Red River of the North, where she is currently writing her second novel, Placebo.

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Deadly Benefits

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The Silence of the Girls (Women of Troy, #1)

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Witty, rich in detail, engaging and extremely informative for our upcoming trip to Norway. Takk!
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