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Women’s Fiction/Children’s Adventure/Cozy mystery Author
Joan Raymond
Joan’s earliest memories of writing go back to the fourth grade. An avid reader of the Happy Hollister’s Mysterys series, she penned her first two short stories, “The Mystery of the Missing Bread” and “The Snake That Had Legs.” Not best-sellers by any means, but her teacher and classmates loved them, sparking her interest in writing. In sixth grade, her mother gifted her with a 5-year diary, which sparked a passion for journaling and writing, which continues to this day.
Other Books
Guardian of the Gifts
Once Alli Harper buys a mysterious box at an auction, everything changes. Will she be able to face her fears and find the rightful owner before it’s too late?
Crafty Alibis
Small towns and small town secrets don’t mix well. After Ella and Shelby find Buck dead behind Ella’s house, will Shelby be able to prove her friend Ella’s innocence?
Crafty Suspects
In a small town where you’ve made more friends than enemies, you might just end up dead. Will Shelby and Ella solve another murder before someone else gets hurt?
Fly on the Wall
If he’d only known getting his wish would turn his world upside down. Will Alex figure out how to become himself again before his short fly-life runs out?
Review For Fly on the Wall
What a sweet, poignant story from one of my favorite authors. I highly recommend it. Thank you Joan Raymond, you have a wonderful talent.
Review for Crafty Alibis
A great mystery read, I had a difficulty putting it down. The author pulled me into the story with her descriptions… I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Review For Crafty Motives
I became entangled with this book like the first one. I didn’t expect the ending to catch me off guard. I can’t wait to see what happens next.