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Judith Cranswick

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Born

in Norwich, The United Kingdom

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https://www.judithcranswick.co.uk

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Crime

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Judith was born and brought up in Norwich and now lives with her husband in Swindon. She wrote her first novel (now languishing in the back of a drawer somewhere) when her two children were toddlers but there was little time for writing when she returned to work teaching Geography in a large comprehensive and it was only after retirement that she was able to take it up again in earnest.
Judith's first two published novels, 'All in the Mind' and 'Watcher in the Shadows' each won the NAWG Award for Best Unpublished Novel for two years running.
She now works part time teaching Tai Chi as well Creative Writing and lecturing.
Her other hobbies include reading, line dancing and travelling.
"Writers are told to write what they know about but I can ass ...more

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Born to Kill

An article about writing unlikeable characters in my monthly writing magazine set me thinking about my own villains. Having written three psychological suspense novels and fourteen travel mysteries, and killed off some twenty or so victims, I suppose I can claim to have some experience in writing murderers. That said, I can’t think of any one of them who I would describe as evil. One of the themes Read more of this blog post »

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Average rating: 4.22 · 700 ratings · 277 reviews · 20 distinct works • Similar authors

	Blood on the Bulb Fields 4.27 avg rating — 151 ratings — published 2009 — 4 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
	Murder in Morocco (Aunt Jessica Mystery #1) 4.01 avg rating — 140 ratings — published 2017 — 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
	Blood in the Wine 4.41 avg rating — 51 ratings — published 2010 — 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
	Blood and Chocolate (Fiona Mason Mystery #3) 4.27 avg rating — 51 ratings — published 2014 — 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
	Undercover Geisha (Aunt Jessica Mystery #2) 4.20 avg rating — 41 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 Fiona Mason Mysteries: Books 1 to 3 4.17 avg rating — 36 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
	Blood Follows Jane Austen (Fiona Mason #7) 4.56 avg rating — 32 ratings — 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
	Peril in Persia (Aunt Jessica Mystery #3) 4.62 avg rating — 26 ratings — 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
	Blood Across the Divide (The Fiona Mason Mysteries #5) 4.44 avg rating — 25 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
	Blood Flows South (The Fiona Mason Mysteries #6) 4.54 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

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Judith Cranswick rated a book it was amazing The Clutch of Eggs by Debbie Young (Goodreads Author)	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
Just the thing to raise to raise the spirits. Young Tommy is a delightful character who, for all his scheming, has a kind heart. He knows exactly how to persuade the grownups to get what he wants including a constant supply of free milkshakes at Sop ...more
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Judith Cranswick rated a book it was amazing Truth (The Dark Days of Magic Book 3) by Nelly Harper (Goodreads Author)	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
An exciting rollercoaster of a read. This is a book that you just can’t put down because of the gripping storyline packed with action. As you approach the final chapters, you are faced with a great dilemma. You don’t want the book to end, but can you ...more
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Judith Cranswick rated a book liked it [(The Bible of the Dead)] [By (author) Tom Knox] published on (March, 2011) by Unknown Author	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
Interesting concept but very slow and repetative in places. Very unsatisfying ending in so many ways.
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Judith Cranswick wants to read A Paperweight (You Can Make It) by Helen Smith	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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Judith Cranswick rated a book liked it Murder at Sunny View (A Maisie Cooper Mystery) by Greg Mosse	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
good but not outstanding
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Judith Cranswick rated a book it was amazing Midnight, The Stars, And You: Dottie Manderson mysteries: Book 8 by Caron Allan (Goodreads Author)	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
Dottie Manderson is as endearing as ever and her husband-to-be Detective Inspector William Hardy has two troublesome crimes to solve and one involves a murder during a weekend house party in the very country mansion where Dottie is a guest. Allan alw ...more
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Judith Cranswick rated a book it was amazing Directions For Murder by Nikki Copleston (Goodreads Author)	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
This is the sixth in Nikki Copleston’s novels featuring Jeff Lincon series, but like all well-written series books, it can be read as a standalone. A great deal happens in the fast-paced story that will keep the reader on their toes wanting to turn t ...more
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Judith Cranswick rated a book really liked it All at Sea by Jonathan Whitelaw (Goodreads Author)	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
Written in a straightforward, humorous style, I found the story absorbing and totally unpredictable. It made the book difficult to put down as I kept turning the page to find out what the two would-be detectives would have to cope with next. A fun rom ...more
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Judith Cranswick rated a book it was amazing Come to Grief (Sid Halley, #3) by Dick Francis	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
Great plot, engaging characters all written in a compelling page-tuening style. What's not to like? ...more
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Judith Cranswick rated a book it was amazing The Complete Travelling Cook Mysteries (Traveling Cook Mystery #1-7) by Joyce Cato	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
A great series of engaing cozy mysteries with all the main features - fast-paced plot with plenty of red herrings - relatable chacters all written in a straight-forward style that keeps the reader turning the page.
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