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Elizabeth Breck

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ELIZABETH BRECK is a state of California licensed private investigator who writes the Madison Kelly Mystery series. A native Californian, "Harriet the Spy" was her favorite book as a child, so it was no surprise when she grew up to become a PI. She has worked mainly in the field of insurance investigations, making her the real-life version of Sue Grafton’s Kinsey Millhone. In 2013 she went back to school, earning a bachelor’s degree in writing, summa cum laude, from the University of California San Diego. Currently there are two books in the Madison Kelly Mystery series: "Anonymous" and "Double Take." They each stand alone, but if you want to read them in order, start with "Anonymous". The books are available wherever you buy your books, in ...more

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Hi, Maddie seems so lonely, really. I was wondering if she shouldn't get a pet?I was awake last night thinking about things I would like to see. I really liked your book. I wished I could meet her! I think it would be fun to see her be a bridesmaid for Haley. Now that would make her uncomfortable but could be a great learning experience. Keep writing....

Elizabeth Breck Hi Jeanine! That's a great idea. I have a dog, and he is my constant companion. The reason I didn't give Madison a dog is because as a reader, wheneve…moreHi Jeanine! That's a great idea. I have a dog, and he is my constant companion. The reason I didn't give Madison a dog is because as a reader, whenever there is a dog in the story, I spend the whole time worrying whether something is going to happen to the dog! And I worry that the main character is playing with it enough, not leaving it alone when she goes off to investigate things, etc. I am SUCH an animal lover that pets in stories can make me very nervous (especially since some authors love to put the pet in danger for dramatic reasons). Yes, Madison is alone a lot, but she is also a loner--she sort of likes it that way.

As to your other point, I think it would be hilarious if Haley asked her to be a bridesmaid! You're right, Madison would be so uncomfortable, but she would feel she had to do it in order to be a good friend. Maybe you'll see it in a future book, and then you can know it was your idea!

I'm glad you enjoyed the book, and I hope you like Double Take, Madison's next adventure, out 10/12/2021!(less)

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I was always a fan of Sue Grafton and I love your books just as much! Is there going to be a third book? Are you going to make it a nice long series? I hope so because they are so great!!

Elizabeth Breck You are so kind! I would love for this to be a nice, long series. And I am working on making that a reality! Thank you again for reaching out, you mad…moreYou are so kind! I would love for this to be a nice, long series. And I am working on making that a reality! Thank you again for reaching out, you made my day!(less)

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	Anonymous: A Madison Kelly Mystery (Madison Kelly, #1) 3.82 avg rating — 463 ratings — published 2020 — 8 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
	Double Take: A Madison Kelly Mystery 3.96 avg rating — 183 ratings — published 2021 — 4 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
	Anonymous- Elizabeth Breck 3.66 avg rating — 29 ratings	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
	ANONYMOUS: A Madison Kelly Mystery (Madison Kelly Mystery Series Book 1) 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
	Double Take by Elizabeth Breck (Goodreads Author), Rebecca Gibel (reader) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 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
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