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Patricia's friends (580)

	Carol 7 books 655 friends
	Evelyn 141 books, 2007 friends Friend details Through Goodreads "Hi Evelyn. "
	Sylvia 68 books 37 friends
	Jayne 1773 books 758 friends
	Kristen 618 books, 484 friends Friend details Through Goodreads "Hi Kristen. Nice to meet you. Patricia A. Guthrie Author "In the Arms of the Enemy." Horses, insurance fraud, romance and murder. "
	Jason 209 books 302 friends
	Andrea M. Kulman * 85 books, 949 friends Friend details Through Goodreads "Hi Andrea, How are you doing? "
	Laurin 78 books 92 friends
	Shelley 135 books 432 friends
	Shala 719 books 53 friends
	Susan 40 books 265 friends
	maria 436 books 298 friends
	Nicole 5472 books, 166 friends Friend details Through Goodreads, Met randomly "Hi Nicole, Thank you for responding to the Goodreades ice-breaker. If you have the time please feel free to check out my webpage (www.patriciaanneguthrie.com) or blog spot (www.pguthrie@blogspot.com) OR Authors Den. This is especially useful if you're an author and/or a reader. They have over a million hits per month. In any case, I hope we both find Goodreads an interesting and networking place. Patricia A. Guthrie Author"
	Beth 43 books 2392 friends
	Massimiliano 303 books 1864 friends

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Patricia A. Guthrie

author profile

url

http://www.goodreads.com/profile/paguthrie

born

October 31, 1943

gender

female

place of birth

New York City , United States

website

http://www.patriciaanneguthrie.com

genre

Mystery & Thrillers, Romance, Short Stories

influences

British mysteries, romantic suspense novels, suspense and horror

about this author

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A retired music teacher from the Chicago Public Schools and former opera singer, author Patricia A. Guthrie is an avid horse owner, dog obedience trainer reader and writer. Ms. Guthrie lives with three feisty collies who act as “ghost writers” and help her write at every given opportunity.

ROMANTIC SUSPENSE NOVEL: In the Arms of the Enemy is available online at: http://www.lightswordpublishin..., Barnes and Noble, Borders and Waldenbooks; mortor and brick stores, The Book Cellar in Chicago, Borders, Barnes and Noble. (if not on the shelves, can be ordered)

COMING IN FALL 2008: Water Lilies Over my Grave (Light Sword Publishing)

LINK: www.patriciaannegut...more

books by Patricia A. Guthrie

combine editions
avg rating: 4.44 | 9 ratings | 1 distinct work

In the Arms of the Enemy (Paperback)
by Patricia A. Guthrie (Goodreads author!)
avg rating 4.44 — 9 ratings — published 2007

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Patricia's writing

In the Arms of the Enemy (Mystery & Thrillers)

0 chapters — updated 08/09/2008 09:58AM

description: When the death of a racing stable’s horse and trainer is blamed on the stable’s owner; his son, Adam Blakely, goes undercover convinced that the trainer’s partner, Maggie McGregor is the killer. Determined to leave the tumultuous world of horse racing, Maggie returns home to try and find peace. When a handsome owner moves his horse into her father’s boarding stable and asks Maggie to train his horse, family finances dictate that Maggie accept--and that’s when the accidents begin. Drowning in deception and lies, Maggie and Adam search for a killer and uncover an insurance scam so insidious, it threatens to rock a horse racing empire and bring the killer to their doorstep. They need to learn to: Keep your friends close; but your enemies closer. Review magazine "Affaire de Coeur" says, "With a strong mystery and a sizzling romance, Ms. Guthrie captivates readers from the start. This is an enjoyable thriller with a plot that will keep you guessing until the climactic end.” Affaire de Coeur gives In the Arms of the Enemy" *****

In the Arms of the Enemy (Mystery & Thrillers)

0 chapters — updated 08/09/2008 09:56AM

In the Arms of the Enemy (Mystery & Thrillers)

1 chapters — updated 08/09/2008 09:54AM

description: When the death of a racing stable’s horse and trainer is blamed on the stable’s owner; his son, Adam Blakely, goes undercover convinced that the trainer’s partner, Maggie McGregor is the killer. Determined to leave the tumultuous world of horse racing, Maggie returns home to find peace. When a handsome owner moves his horse into her father’s stable and asks Maggie to train his horse, family finances dictate that Maggie accept--and that’s when the accidents begin. Drowning in deception and lies, Maggie and Adam search for a killer and uncover an insurance scam so insidious, it threatens to rock a horse racing empire and bring the killer to their doorstep. Review magazine "Affaire de Coeur" says, "With a strong mystery and a sizzling romance, Ms. Guthrie captivates readers from the start. This is an enjoyable thriller with a plot that will keep you guessing until the climactic end.” Affaire de Coeur gives In the Arms of the Enemy" *****

In the Arms of the Enemy (Mystery & Thrillers)

1 chapters — updated 08/09/2008 09:49AM

description: When the death of a racing stable’s prize horse and his trainer is blamed on the stable’s owner; his son, Adam Blakely, goes undercover convinced that the trainer’s partner, Maggie McGregor is the killer. Determined to leave the tumultuous world of horse racing, Maggie returns home to try and find peace. When a handsome horse owner moves his horse into her father’s boarding stable and asks Maggie to train his horse, family finances dictate that Maggie accept--and that’s when the accidents begin. Drowning in deception and lies, Maggie and Adam search for a killer and uncover an insurance scam so insidious, it threatens to rock a horse racing empire and bring the killer to their doorstep. They need to learn to: Keep your friends close; but your enemies closer. Review magazine "Affaire de Coeur" says, "With a strong mystery and a sizzling romance, Ms. Guthrie captivates readers from the start. This is an enjoyable thriller with a plot that will keep you guessing until the climactic end.” Affaire de Coeur gives "In the Arms of the Enemy" *****

Patricia is currently reading

	01/24 Patricia is currently reading: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7) by J.K. Rowling bookshelves: currently-reading	my rating:
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	01/21 Patricia gave to: Fugue Macabre: Ghost Dance (Paperback) by C.J. Parker (Goodreads author!) bookshelves: currently-reading, horror-and--paranormal	my rating:
	read in January, 2008 Patricia said: "Hi all. This is a book I've been dying to read. Finally got the opportunity. Or rather, finally making the opportunity. It's a horror genre with mysteries all over the place and a cast of colorful characters including: necromancer, homicide detective...more " add a comment

Patricia's recent updates (rss)

August 23

Patricia made a comment on N.M.'s recommendation of Murder at the Bad Girl's Bar and Grill: A Novel to Patricia

Patricia wrote: "I think hawking your own books is just fine.
In fact, I will probably be doing that very thing in a...more "

August 09

Patricia wrote In the Arms of the Enemy : Prologue .

"Prologue

“Riders up.”
The robust voice of the track announcer boomed through the loudspeak" ...more

Patricia wrote In the Arms of the Enemy : Prologue .

"Prologue

“Riders up.”
The robust voice of the track announcer boomed through the loudspeak" ...more

August 01

New comment on Anita's review of The Last Lecture

Patricia wrote: "Anita,

I loved this book so much, as i did his lecture. I saw the lecture when I was about half-...more "

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July 09

Patricia joined the Q&A with Brian Kennedy and Faith and Spirituality groups.

March 05

Patricia marked as to-read:
The Poem of a Life: A Biography of Louis Zukofsky (Hardcover)
by Mark Scroggins (Goodreads author!)
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March 02

Patricia marked as to-read:
Kingmaker (Perfect Paperback)
by Alexey Braguine
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Patricia gave

to:
The Secret Diary of Anne Boleyn (Paperback)
by Robin Maxwell

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Patricia's favorite quotes

"The hard part about writing a novel is finishing it. "
— Ernest Hemingway

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Patricia's groups (recent posts)

CAT Society — 338 members — last activity 2 days ago, 11:55PM
Who love to LOVE can joy with us. Who love to PLAY can joy with us. Who love to RELAX can joy with us. Who love our IDEA can joy with us.
..............more

Authors Society — 394 members — last activity 2 days ago, 03:32PM
This group is for writers to plug their books.
It is also for readers who are searching for new books to read.
Come join us!

Kim Richards — 152 members — last activity 09/03/2008 01:17PM
For folks who enjoy the works of Kim Richards (horror, fantasy & science fiction). Kim will post announcements from time to time. Discussion is we...more

Gary Starta Author — 201 members — last activity 09/06/2008 04:24PM
Gary Starta Author's Group
Intend to promote my books and writings...
first amendment kind of thing...
freedom of speech...

Faith and Spirituality — 125 members — last activity 25 days ago, 02:59PM
Throughout history, people have justified horrific acts on the basis of faith-- theirs ir right and everyone else's has to be wiped out. This group wi...more

Q&A with Brian Kennedy — 13 members — last activity 08/19/2008 02:45PM
The trials and tribulations of reaching an audience. Fledgling novelist discusses and looks for input on getting book off the ground

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Patricia's friend comments

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from Sundang

08/16/2008 01:12AM

Hi Pat.. thanks 4 invite me

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from Dianne

08/13/2008 01:59AM

Thanks for adding me to your friends. I hope your collies don't try to lie across you as you write like my cat used to do! I read out in the field with my goats and that can be hazardous to the pages of the book - have to keep it held high to avoid losing pages...

Dianne Ascroft,
author, 'Hitler and Mars Bars'

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from Lee

08/09/2008 08:49AM

Thanks for being my goodreads buddy, Patricia. Congratulations on Water Lilies Over My Grave!

My new romantic suspense, The Twist is a Bookstrand #1 Bestseller! A story of mind-bending control and unnerving metamorphosis, The Twist unravels the tale of a hotshot consultant as he struggles to foil a plot to steal $12 million and to rescue the feisty, female scientist who has stolen his heart.

READ AN EXCERPT FROM THE TWIST

Lee

Lee Silver
"Romance With a Twist"
THE TWIST, BookStrand #1 Bestseller
www.LeeSilver.org

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from Jeannie

08/06/2008 07:05AM

Hi Patricia and thanks for the add. I love your 'ghost writers'! If you have time, I'd love for you to visit my web site, jeanniebarber.com. I'm a novice writer so feel free to make any kind of suggestions, ideas or thoughts to correct it. While you're there, please sign the guestbook, too!
Thanks,
Jeannie

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from Camille

08/01/2008 10:56AM

Hi Patricia! Thanks for the request.

Peace and Blessings

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from Mary

07/21/2008 06:45PM

Thanks for adding me as a friend, Patricia.
:-)

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from Daniel

03/04/2008 11:31AM

btw Patricia, I've added your book In the Arms of the Enemy to my to-read list.

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from Heidi

02/22/2008 02:47PM

Hi, Patricia. Thanks for the add! Hope you have a nice weekend.

Heidi
www.HeidiBetts.com
www.HeidiBetts.com/WIPsandChains

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from Patricia

01/25/2008 08:37PM

LOL I'm trying. I'm trying.

Wanna buy a book??????????? grin.

Let me know what you're reading.

Patricia Guthrie
Proud mama of:
In the Arms of the Enemy
Waterlillies Over My Grave 2008 spring.

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from Daniel

01/25/2008 05:09PM

Keep on writing and signing those books, Patrica.

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