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"This is fun and at times hilarious but always moving and interesting murder mystery. I don't recall ever having read one of the genre that had a voice like this and found it thoroughly engaging, kept me guessing right to the end! Highly recommended. ~ Adam B"

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"The charming heroine and the supporting cast shine in Clark's fun and funny solo mystery debut...which doesn't take anyone too seriously in the best way possible. ~ Kirkus Reviews"

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"A promising series debut. ””Booklist"

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"Cozy fans should enjoy this funny and affecting view into a mystery writer's life. ~ Publishers Weekly"

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"Another winning entry in this wonderful series, Foul Play on Words is a clever, compelling mystery. The intriguing plot will pull you in immediately, and the engaging sleuth with quips at the ready will keep you laughing all the way through. A must-read for fans of humorous cozies! ”•Cynthia Kuhn, author of the Agatha Award-winning Lila Maclean Academic Mysteries"

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"Becky Clark is a hilarious new talent in mystery fiction. With a mixture of humor and plot, Fiction Can Be Murder pulls back the curtain on the creative writing process and exposes the homicidal thoughts that take place while writing a book. ””Diane Vallere, national bestselling author of the Costume Shop mysteries"

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"Foul Play on Words is irresistible. A perfect combination of comedy and suspense. Mystery writer Charlee Russo narrows down a long list of oddball suspects at the wildest writer's conference of all time. Every word funnier than the word before. A must read. ”•Gretchen Archer, bestselling author of the Davis Way Crime Capers"

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"A rollicking start to a new mystery series. Think Murder She Wrote meets Bridesmaids and enjoy! ~ Sue"

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"Fresh, fast, and furiously fun, Fiction Can Be Murder packs one surprise after the next. Becky Clark writes with wry wit, a keen eye, and no shortage of authority on this particular subject. Charlee Russo is like a lot of authors I know””except most of them only dream of killing their agents. ””Brad Parks, Shamus-, Nero-, and Lefty-award-winning author of Closer Than You Know"

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"Clark is the queen of the subtle misdirect and the casually dropped clue. I gave myself a resounding 'I could have had a V-8' head slap when I reached the end and realized she'd given me everything I needed to solve the mystery without me ever knowing it! ”•Kristi Abbott, author of the Popcorn Shop Mysteries"

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"Fiction Can Be Murder never left my side from the moment I picked it up until I I blew my nose and wiped my tears after the last chapter. Charlee Russo's quick wit and stream-of-consciousness logic swept me away in her unstoppable determination to uncover the truth. Never once did I suspect which of her colorful friends was the real murderer. The most enjoyable cozy mystery I've read since Sue Grafton's alphabet mysteries. Looking forward to Becky Clark's next book. ~ Louise W"

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"This is one of the best first mysteries I've read in forever. Truly a page turner. Bravo. ~ G. Smith"

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"Becky Clark is a talent to watch! Foul Play on Words is funny, quirky and has everything cozy readers love; heart, humor and mayhem! ~ Diana Orgain, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Maternal Instincts Mysteries"

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"In Fiction Can Be Murder, Becky Clark gives us a fun and funny peek into the writers' life. Although in the case of her protagonist, the smart, likeable, and feisty Charlee Russo, that life includes the real murder of her agent. This clever mystery, first in a new series, is perfect for book lovers.””Vicki Delany, national bestselling author of the Sherlock Holmes Bookshop mysteries"

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"This killer plot will take you on the literary ride of your life. In this new series, Clark has crafted an intriguing mystery that opens the door into the crazy world of literary agents, publishers, royalties, critique groups, and murder. ””Cheryl Hollon, author of the Webb's Glass Shop Mysteries"

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"A fun and witty behind-the-scenes look the life of a mystery author, this first in a new series had me laughing out loud and turning the pages faster than you can say “means, motive, and opportunity.” Can't wait for number two! ~ Leslie K"

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"The backdrop for Clark's witty, engaging mystery is a writers' conference where everything that can go wrong does so, in a hilarious way. You'll both sympathize and laugh along with heroine Charlemagne 'Charlee' Russo as she balances saving the conference from total disaster with the dangerous task of rescuing the kidnapped daughter of a close friend. ”•Ellen Byron, Lefty-nominated author of the Cajun Country Mysteries"

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"I really enjoy a cozy mystery and this one didn't disappoint. It was tight and the characters were well crafted and easy to keep up with. On top of that this book was funny. ~ Joan L"

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"Foul Play on Words is hilariously quirky with a side of neurosis. The misadventures of being a mystery writer were never so much fun. ”•Libby Klein, author of the Poppy McAllister Mystery Series"

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"Great read. I settled into my chair, started reading and couldn't stop. Engaging characters, witty dialogue. Felt like I was reading a seasoned author. Can't wait for the next one! ~ P. Nation"

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"Charlee Russo is my new favorite amateur sleuth! Wickedly witty author Charlee takes us along on her wild ride to prove her innocence in the murder of her literary agent, a murder based on the plot of one of her own books! Giving readers an inside look at the writer's life, Becky Clark pens a funny, clever page turner of a mystery and I can't wait for the next one in this terrific new series! ~ Jenn McKinlay, bestselling author of the Library Lover's Mysteries"

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"Fun, easy read! Great characters and a plot that left me wondering who dunit all the way to the end. Highly recommend! ~ Luv2Read"

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"Becky Clark wields a witty pen, writing about an author who is plunged into her own mystery. ””Marty Wingate, author of the Potting Shed and Birds of a Feather series"

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"This first book in the Mystery Writer's Mystery series is absolutely wonderful. As a writer, Charlee is already well-versed in aspects of murder mysteries, but what's an amateur sleuth to do when the suspect list happens to be made up of people in her own writers' group? Loved watching her work her way through the clues--the story is creative, suspenseful, and smart. Plus the humor is terrific! Can't wait for book two. ~ Cyn"

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"So good I wanted to read it twice! It has everything I love in a funny mystery: characters I care about, a plot that grabs me from page one, voice, and laughs galore. Clear your day, because this laugh-out-loud comic caper mystery is a one-sitting read! ”•Jess Lourey, Anthony, Agatha, and Lefty-nominated author of the Mira James Mysteries"

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"So, SOOOO Good! I love a good cozy and this one doesn't disappoint. It's fun with some laugh out loud lines but also a solid, meaty story. I can't wait for her second book to come out. ~ Laughing Paws"

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