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Lynn Sheene

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The United States

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http://www.lynnsheene.com

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Literature & Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery & Thrillers

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August 2010

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Lynn Sheene grew up in the mountains of Colorado, pen in hand, gazing through the quaking aspen trees and dreaming of far off places and eras. Her passion for stories came early from her book-loving parents and poet grandfather.

After graduating from University of California, Santa Barbara and working as an environmental consultant and science writer, Lynn turned to her dream of fiction writing. Her longtime love of Paris and the 1930's and 1940's intersected with the discovery of a French Art Deco brooch. Captivated by the jewel's possible wartime past in Occupied France, Lynn began to study this intriguing and dangerous time through research trips, memoirs and news accounts. THE LAST TIME I SAW PARIS is her first novel, a story inspired by...more

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The Last Time I Saw Paris Launch Party

The day has finally arrived! The Last Time I Saw Paris hit the stores and ebookshelves and I celebrated with afull house atWarwick's bookstore in La Jolla, California.I read from and discussedmy debut novel, writing, and of course, Paris, while champagne, wine and French treats were enjoyed by all.

Thanks so much to Warwick's, my family and friends, and the new readers who attended. It was a nig...

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The Last Time I Saw Paris

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If The Dead Rise Not (Bernard Gunther, #6)

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Lynn Sheene liked Yvonne's review of Who Do, Voodoo?: " Psychologist Liz Cooper’s best friend is being terrorized by tarot cards! Liz thinks it’s a sick prank but her friend, Robin, is taking it very seriously. After all, those same tarot cards predicted her husband’s untimely death. There’s no way Rob... " Read more of this review »
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Lynn Sheene liked Jess's review of Who Do, Voodoo?: " Really awesome cozy mystery! And great for a first in a series! The book had me really guessing who the killer might be all the way till the end! I love all the characters in the book and the witty charm of Dr. Liz Cooper! I also can't wait to see... " Read more of this review »
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Lynn Sheene liked Nancy Bradford's review of Who Do, Voodoo?: " This first book in the Mind for Murder series give it a start with a Bang! Ms. Staab gives us well formed characters and plot. Run do not walk to buy Who Do, Voodoo when it is released. I won my copy here on Goodreads. "
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Lynn Sheene liked Liz Lipperman's review of Who Do, Voodoo?: " I was so excited to be able to read this. I know nothing about Hoo doo and was afraid it would be too much for me. On the contrary, it was a wonderful read. I hated that it had to end. The characters are all wonderfully written, the plot is intrig... " Read more of this review »
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Lynn Sheene made a comment on The Last Time I Saw Paris Launch Party: "Hi Jackie So pleased that you enjoyed the book! This trip hits California, Colorado, New Mexico and Texas but I'll be going to NYC and further a field...more "
May 08, 2011 10:29pm
Lynn Sheene said "yes" to attending the event: The Last Time I Saw Paris Book Signing date: May 24, 2011 06:00PM location: Houston Public Library - Central Library, 500 McKinney , Houston, TX, The United States description: Join Lynn for a signing of The Last Time I Saw Paris and discuss the novel, writing, research and, of course, Paris.
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Quotes by Lynn Sheene

“Beauty might be a gift to our souls from the heavens. Luxury, purchased. But suddenly she understood. There was strength in elegance.”
― Lynn Sheene, The Last Time I Saw Paris

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“History surrounds us. You cannot open your eyes, not in Paris, and see something that wasn't touched by someone long gone. You, maybe, run from your ghosts. Here, they live among us.”
― Lynn Sheene, The Last Time I Saw Paris

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“Armies march, but diamonds conquer all.”
― Lynn Sheene, The Last Time I Saw Paris

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