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Michelle Gagnon is a former modern dancer, bartender, dog walker, model, personal trainer, and Russian supper club performer. Her bestselling adult thrillers THE TUNNELS, BONEYARD, THE GATEKEEPER, and KIDNAP & RANSOM have been published in North America, France, Denmark, Spain, Argentina, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Australia. BONEYARD was a finalist for a 2009 Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery/Suspense.

The first book in her Young Adult PERSEFONE trilogy, DON'T TURN AROUND, was selected as one of the best books of 2012 by the American Library Association, Entertainment Weekly Magazine, and Kirkus. It was nominated for an ITW Thriller award, and was a Junior Library Guild and Indienext pick. The second book, DON'T LOOK N...more


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Average rating: 3.75 · 2,301 ratings · 649 reviews · 14 distinct works · Similar authors
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Don't Turn Around by Michelle Gagnon
" This book was awesome! I can't wait to read her next book! For anyone looking for a suspenseful book this is the one! "
Don't Turn Around by Michelle Gagnon
" It was so nice to read a book that wasn't a dystopia for a change! Now if it had been a one shot instead of a trilogy it would've been a perfect read.

Don't Turn Around is the closest I've found to a suspense movie thus far in YA. So many questions... " Read more of this review »
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" What would you do if you woke up on a operating table? Freak out (YES) but what happen if theres people after you? (RUN/HIDE) That is exactly what happen to Noa Torson. Scared and afraid Noa is, but everything about her is different . . . she know... " Read more of this review »
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Fantastic book. Didn't want it to end. Well thought out, great plot and characters, fabulous details (hacking etc) - just amazing. "
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message 20: by Stan

Stan Law A belated thanks for choosing me to be among your friends. It may interest you that my book Marvin Clark—In Search of Freedom in now a matching FREE download on Amazon Kindle. Enjoy it while you can. (A little review on Amazon wouldn't hurt either!)
Stan
http://www.amazon.com/Marvin-Clark--S...


message 19: by Zoë

Zoë Sharp Hi Michelle

Thanks for Friending me. Lovely to catch up with you here. How's the writing going with you?


message 18: by Robert

Robert Thanks for accepting my friend request, Michelle.


message 17: by A.J.

A.J. Thanks for the friendship on GoodReads, Michelle! :)
- A.J. Arias,
Author of The Robbie Velez Series



message 16: by A.M.

A.M. Sawyer Thank you for accepting my friend request. I look forward to discussing books with you. I invite you (If you haven't been already) to check out my profile, with book teaser trailers, Blog, and a very neat event.


Gary Revel It's great to have you as a friend MICHELLE.

My memoir - TO LIVE OR MAYBE NOT on hardcover is at Amazon DOT com and other book sellers worldwide. It includes details of my birth, youth, US Navy Service, music-Hollywood, Memphis, Nashville, Martin Luther King Jr. Assassination Investigation, recording and releasing the single record THEY SLEW THE DREAMER About the MLK assassination.

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message 14: by Michelle

Michelle I feel the same way. And to be honest, I've recently read a few series books that have disappointed. I give huge credit to authors who can keep a series interesting for more than four books...


message 13: by D.K.

D.K. I have to give authors credit that can stick with one series pretty much throughout their entire writing career. I think I would start to lose interest after a couple of years.

Michelle wrote: "Hi DK-
Actually, as soon as I hand in the next book in the Kelly series (Monday! Argh!) I'm going back to work on a standalone set in San Francisco. I'm pretty excited to tackle it..."



message 12: by Michelle

Michelle Hi DK-
Actually, as soon as I hand in the next book in the Kelly series (Monday! Argh!) I'm going back to work on a standalone set in San Francisco. I'm pretty excited to tackle it...


message 11: by D.K.

D.K. Hi Michelle, question for you. Will the Kelly Jones novels be the only series you write, or are you considering branching out to other characters and subject matters? Just curious, thanks.


Mackenzie Michelle,

Thanks for the add! :)

-Mackenzie.


Michelle Thanks so much for saying so, I really appreciate it! Hope you enjoy The Tunnels, too...

Five wrote: "Hey Michelle,

Looking forward to your next book! Still trying to track down a print edition of your first one. I'm hoping a trip to Powell's in a few weeks will solve it."





message 8: by Five

Five Hey Michelle,

Looking forward to your next book! Still trying to track down a print edition of your first one. I'm hoping a trip to Powell's in a few weeks will solve it.


Michelle And I promise I only use two sticks of butter in the book, not four, so ir qualifies as low-fat ;)


message 6: by D.K.

D.K. I checked it out, Michelle. Sounds exciting. Now I have two things to look forward to in November, Thanksgiving and your book. LOL.

Michelle wrote: "I do, DK- The Gatekeeper will be released in November. Here's a link to the cover and back copy:
http://michellegagnon.com/gatekeeper.php

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Michelle I do, DK- The Gatekeeper will be released in November. Here's a link to the cover and back copy:
http://michellegagnon.com/gatekeeper.php




message 4: by D.K.

D.K. Hi Michelle,

Do you have another book scheduled to be published soon?

Just curious.

DK
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Rowena Hi, Michelle,

Thank you very much for finding me and honoring me with your friendship.

The Boneyard sounds intriguing!

Best wishes,

Rowena Cherry


Bradley One of my sisters is named Michelle.. heh, thank you for allowing me to become your friend. =)


Nan*Needs More Books* Michelle I am really excited because I finally got Boneyard and I can't wait to read it this weekend. I loved The Tunnels and hope you continue to write more books in the future.


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