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Author also writes as Rachel C. Mahaffey

Rachel Mahaffey has been writing stories since she was six years old. It only took her thirty years to find success. She lives in Seattle with her dog, Louise. When she isn’t writing, you can find her at home reading, drinking home-made cold brew, and wishing for more rainy days. ...more

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Average rating: 4.1 · 31 ratings · 26 reviews · 2 distinct works

	The Skeleton Friend (The Skeleton Friend #1) by R.C. Johansen (Goodreads Author), Rachel C. Mahaffey 4.07 avg rating — 30 ratings — published 2016 — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Unidentified by R.C. Johansen (Goodreads Author), Rachel C. Mahaffey it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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