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Lorie Lewis Ham

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in Reedley, CA, The United States

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https://www.mysteryrat.com/

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Mystery

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Lorie Lewis Ham lives in Reedley, California and has been writing ever since she was a child—her first stories were about her stuffed animals. Her first song and poem were published when she was 13, and she has gone on to publish many articles, short stories, and poems throughout the years, as well as write for a local newspaper. Four out of 5 of her previously published mystery novels feature gospel singer Alexandra Walters and are set in the San Joaquin Valley. Those books were inspired by the many years she spent traveling and singing gospel music with her family. "One Of Us" was the first in a brand new mystery series set in the Tower District of Fresno, California featuring podcaster and part-time detective Roxi Carlucci. "One of You" ...more

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	One of Us (A Tower District Mystery, #1) 4.36 avg rating — 73 ratings — 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
	One of You (A Tower District Mysteries, #2) 4.63 avg rating — 32 ratings — 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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The Tower District Mystery Series by Lorie Lewis H...

The Tower District Mystery Series

by Lorie Lewis Ham

Book 2 One of You & Book 1 One of Us!

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A Man and His Cat, Vol. 10 (A Man and His Cat, #10)

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