C. C. Harrison

Mystery author C. C. Harrison knew she was going to be a writer when her mother took her to the library for the first time as a child. Since then, she's won national recognition for her suspense novels.

Her fifth book, Death by G-String, a ukulele-themed mystery, introduces us to the Coyote Canyon Ladies Ukulele Club whose first-place win in a folk music competition is jeopardized when their star player is strangled to death with a ukulele G-string. This book has received numerous mystery and suspense awards including: Colorado Humanities Book Award—Winner; Colorado Independent Publishers Association—Second Place; Arizona/New Mexico EBook Award-Finalist; American Fiction Award—Finalist.

"I like writing books set in small towns," says Ms. Harrison, "the kind of small towns people run away to or hide out in. The secrets and the misbehavior there are so much more interesting. I know. I've lived in them."

Ms. Harrison came to the ukulele late in life and fell in love with it instantly. She now owns five ukuleles, two guitars, and two dulcimers. She's made her coffee house debut and plays at all her book signings. So now she can honestly say she was born to be a rock star but writes books instead.

Ms. Harrison can be found in the desert, the mountains, or some far flung corner of the Southwest.

Book Reviews by C. C. Harrison

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“An admirably creative story readers will long remember, leaving authors wondering why they didn't think of it first.”

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Nosy Neighbors is comforting as a cuddle, delightful as a favorite aunt, and filled with familiar characters who will remind you of people you know.

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“What saves it are the meticulous descriptions of the people and places populating the story, the surprising and satisfying twist at the end, and the author's entertaining way of slipping i

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Another breathless joyride from the Cussler family.

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“Again, Thomas Kies does not disappoint!”

Who doesn't like a nice, juicy scandal especially when it involves a vain, egotistical, self-centered SOB?

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“Fair warning: Lock your doors and turn on ALL the lights before you sit down to read. This book starts out with a bang.”

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“DeYoung has taken a familiar end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it theme and made it something uniquely his own.”

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“. . . a keeper that could easily end up in someone's private special collection.”

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“A captivating, stylish, literary/noir mashup! A terrific debut!”

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“Gripping and sharp as a tack.”

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“The descriptions of the beauty and mystery of the Grand Canyon are spot on.”

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“City Problems is terrific. Don't miss it!”

Meet Ed Runyon, a cop with a heart, though he doesn't always show it.

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“Movie fans will thoroughly enjoy the many references to classic movies and how they are woven into the narrative.”

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“Fast moving, loaded with suspense, edge-of-your-seat reading.”

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“a mashup of Norwegian noir and true crime at its finest, an amazing fictional account of Belle Gunness, one of the most prolific serial killers in history.”

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“a tightly woven, fast-paced, tension-filled thrill ride.”

The unnamed assassin in Endings receives coded text messages that read like this:

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“Brace yourself for a never-saw-it-coming ending.”

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An undercurrent of tension wafts off the pages of this book from the start. It's subtle, but it's there. Readers know right away something is going to happen. Something bad.

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“a captivating story that leads to an emotional but satisfying bittersweet ending.”

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“Original, informative, suspenseful—the big three in a literary slam bang.”

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“Matthew Mayo brings heart and soul to a painful, little known chapter in American West history.”

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“The quality and clarity of Ritt's writing and delivery are truly superb. Readers will feel like they're watching a movie.”

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“riveting and action packed right up to the astonishing and surprisingly satisfying ending.”

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“Doering's wordsmithing is the absolute gold standard and leads readers to a stunner of an ending.”

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“. . . supremely skilled writing even though the plot goes missing in action early on.”

This is an odd duck of a book, no question about it.

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“Suspense the way it's meant to be, bit by bit, drop by drop.”

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“. . . a Mean Girls reunion . . .”

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“Kosa blends secrets, lies, revenge, and deceit into a complex stunner of a book.”

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“Don't make any plans for tomorrow, people. You're not going anywhere until you finish this book. And you'll need time to catch your breath, too.”

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“The Second Mother is a beautifully written page turner.”

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“a powerful, high octane, suspenseful read.”

What does someone need to successfully disappear without a trace?

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“The Last Scoop is another surefire success for author R. G.

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“Mindy Mejia brings it big time with this compelling kick boxing themed mystery. It's a knockout!”

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“It's an unforgettable experience. The author is an extraordinary writer . . .”

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“Lost at Sea is a story of love, loss and grief, and of people who try their darndest to do the right thing, but have it turn out all wrong anyway.”

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“faithful and true police procedural devotees will thoroughly enjoy the ride Pinter takes them on . . .”

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"Thin Ice is primed for a sequel."

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"Readers will gladly fall headlong into this brilliantly conceived novel."

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"Rice, the author of more than 30 books, is a master at writing descriptions and portraying story settings, a skill other writers admire and strive to acquire."

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"Nick Petrie takes you on a joyride, racing first in one direction then spinning off into another. Just try to catch your breath!"

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“A subtle, but ceaseless undercurrent of tension throughout builds to a shocking crescendo in the final pages.”

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“J. T. Ellison skillfully unwinds a complex tale of lies, deception, and murder spiced up with backstory and well-fleshed out characters.”

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“An escapist read in which the lawmen are the outlaws, and the good guys win.”

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“Author Kavanagh is a master of head-spinning misdirection, firing one OMG plot twist after another.”

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“Martin Edwards crafts vivid descriptions of both character and setting that embed the reader into the scene in a way few writers can achieve.”

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“Make no mistake, author Peter Brandvold is keeping the Western genre alive and kicking . . .”

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“when it comes to gritty real life plots, believable characters, and on-point descriptions of both people and place Thomas Keis can't be beat.”

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“a lip-smacking light mystery flavored with lovable characters and Southern charm that readers of cozies will devour along with the scrumptious recipes included at the end.”

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“Overall, a disappointment . . .”

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“Lapena uses craft, not gimmicks, to bring a deliberate rhythm of tension that keeps readers engrossed from beginning to end.”

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“a book you won't own. It will own you. Long, sprawling, and utterly captivating, readers will eat up every delicious word of it.”

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“A satisfying, indulgent, binge book guaranteed to release a flood of pleasurable endorphins.”

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“Author Catherine McKenzie has written a riveting closed circle mystery that will put readers in mind of John Dickson Carr and Agatha Christie.”

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“a gripping corporate thriller with characters you'll love to hate.”

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“a disappointing, slow-moving, uncomfortable read.”

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“Off the Grid is flush with action and vivid descriptions.”

This book, set on the Big Island of Hawai'i, starts off with a bang. Literally!

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“A must-read book filled with action packed shenanigans, and a keeper for gearheads.”

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“Sweeney on the Rocks is one of the best crime books out this year. Here's hoping for a movie, or better yet, a mini-series.”

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“For gritty realism and punchy narrative, nobody beats Joe Clifford.”

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"Cancel your early morning plans. It's another page turning winner from C. J. Box."

Oh, boy! Another C. J. Box book, and it's the best one yet!

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“Jeffrey Deaver has come up with another sharp, smart story with intelligent, emotionally mature characters.”

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“This book is a delight to read and a keeper for your research shelf.”

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". . . an engrossing, mind boggling mystery."

This book is a mystery reader favorite—a puzzle. There's a murder, a murder list and, eventually, numerous suspects.

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"Overall, Knott's worthy attempt fails in style and form."

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“Melanie Golding has written a scary, creepy, disturbing book you will thoroughly enjoy.” 

Imagine this, dear reader.

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“Forstchen's fully developed characters face mind bending moral questions that readers will be forced to ask themselves on the way to the nightmare inducing ending.”

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“Trouble on the Books is a charming cozy mystery populated with delightful people.”

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"This amazing, thoroughly researched historical novel by debut author Jess Montgomery shows how love, determination, and courage can overcome bitterness, deceit, and violence.

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“a compulsively readable psychological thriller with so many twists and turns you'll need a roadmap to keep track of where you are.”

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“Tim Johnston has given us the gold standard of lush narrative description—captivating, mesmerizing, stunning.”

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“Taylor Adams brings left field surprises one after the other at a speed that will force you to stop reading every once in a while so you can catch the breath you're holding and remind your

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Half of What You Hear is a character driven, dishy, gossipy, fun read . . .”

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“Nobody does it better than McDermid.”

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“the Breaking Bad of the book world.”

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“Moving On goes on and on, but you'll keep reading just the same.”

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“Do No Harm’s biggest strength is the way Dr. Katie LeClair fully engages in realistic dialogue and delightful interaction with those closest to her . .

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“A thoroughly enjoyable book with an easy going, easy to follow plot, and characters who feel like dear friends . . .”

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“Noonan's complex novel grips the reader with fully textured characters and page turning suspense. A heartwrenching book you won't soon forget.”

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Mary Higgins Clark readers know exactly what they are going to get.

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"Hallinan is easily one of the most entertaining crime writers in the business today."

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"several delicious Lifetime movies rolled into one . . . The finished product is superbly satisfying."

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“Readers will end up hoping for more of the same from this stunning new author.”

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What would you have if John Grisham wrote Better Call Saul? Answer: You'd have The Shotgun Lawyer by Victor Methos.

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“Tana French's writing is like a precious heirloom, something you don't want to let go of, a treasured keepsake you hold close . . .

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Rachel Carver leaves her job as an agent with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation and begins work as a freelance legal investigator.

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Death in Paris is a mashup of some of the most favorite literary tropes.

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Chick lit fans will adore this fun read.

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How far will someone go to save a marriage?

How far will someone go to have a baby?

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This is a story of truth. But since perception is truth, truth has many versions. In Trust Me, readers sometimes won't be able to tell what is truth and what is not.

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Prolific author Stuart Woods has teamed up with co-author Parnell Hall to write this fast-moving romp of a book, a cross between an old hardboiled '50s black and white crime film and a fast moving

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This is a tale of unorthodox relationships, shifting alliances, and contentious allegations.

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"Be sure to read this book when you don't have to be someplace or can stay up late. An Unwanted Guest will have readers hooked from page one."

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Cecil Younger works as a criminal defense investigator at the Public Defender Agency in Sitka, Alaska.

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This gripping gut-level revenge-fueled psychological suspense from Victoria Helen Stone introduces a narrator you will love to hate. As Jane herself says: