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M.K. Graff

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Marni Graff is the author of The Nora Tierney English Mysteries, and The Trudy Genova Manhattan Mysteries, both published by Bridle Path Press (http://www.bridlepathpress.com). She writes the crime review blog Auntie M Writes Crime Review (www.auntiemwrites.com). blogs for Miss Demeanors (www.missdemeanors.com) and is a member of Sisters in Crime, the International Association of Crime Writers, and the NC Writers Network.

A former registered nurse who wrote "on the side," Graff has published articles, interviews, poetry and creative nonfiction. She wrote for seven years for "Mystery Review" magazine and is also the Managing Editor of Bridle Path Press.

Reviewing crime books, and participating in writing workshops fill out her days. She lives
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M.K. Graff Probably Nick and Nora Charles from The Thin Man. I love they way they integrated their cases with their lifestyle, from the crazy characters they had…moreProbably Nick and Nora Charles from The Thin Man. I love they way they integrated their cases with their lifestyle, from the crazy characters they had as friends, to the way Nora was included and definitely a partner in their relationship. Their wry humor, too, attracts me~(less)
M.K. Graff I'll write something out of order, a scene or chapter I know I'll need later on. Works every time.…moreI'll write something out of order, a scene or chapter I know I'll need later on. Works every time.(less)
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Just a reminder that I write at least a weekly crime book review at www.auntiemwrites.com. There's no way for me to translate all of these reviews to Goodreads but you can read them either online there or from the link on my Facebook page: www.facebook.com/bluevirgin.graff

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Excellent Darke thriller

Reeling from recent family murders, DCI Matilda Darke escapes to Lake Windermere to stay with a family she’s grown close to over the years after she recovered their kidnapped son.

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Kelso Strang has his most unusual case yet: determining if a woman’s fall off a cliff was accidental or murder. A wolf added to a tree rewinding program becomes the center of attention as he pursues the case, aided by an inexperienced
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M.K. Graff Hi Beth! Trying to up my exposure, put in for an author page. How's tricks?
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Beth Hi Marni,
Thanks for sending a Goodreads friend request to this fellow crime writer!


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