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M. N. Cox writes paranormal and mystery stories with shades of low fantasy, cosy mystery, and even horror. She’s interested in small towns, psychology, and exploring monsters in safety.

The mother of three grown kids, when not writing she is found painting, reading, and listening to records and the local birds.

A Queensland native, M. N. Cox lives and writes happily and quietly tucked away in the Noosa Hinterland.

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The Strange Brew

3.45 avg rating — 33 ratings — published 2022 — 6 editions

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M.N. Cox rated a book really liked it The Angels Wept by Jack Roney (Goodreads Author)	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
The Angels Wept is an Australian crime novel with twists, turns and Detective Jarrod O'Connor, a good man, racing to save the day. There is a darkness in this story, but the exhilarating chase and mysteries kept me buoyant throughout—an exciting read ...more
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M.N. Cox liked Josh Blackmon's review of The Angels Wept: "The Angels Wept Book by Jack Roney is an edge of your seat, hang on for dear life kind of thriller. The gritty descriptions and palpable tension pushes this book forward and tangles you in its web. It hooks you like a trainwreck in the best possible " Read more of this review »
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M.N. Cox answered Goodreads's question: Where did you get the idea for your most recent book? The manuscript I'm currently working on is a vampire detective novel set in North Queensland in the late 1990s. It has a twist, though. The idea came in a dream. No, that's not a thing for me. It's odd. But back to the idea...the original "dream" con See Full Answer
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M.N. Cox rated a book it was amazing Haunting Pasts (Mabel Davison #3) by Trevor Wiltzen (Goodreads Author)	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
The third instalment of Trevor Wiltzen's Mabel Davison series was worth the wait. Mabel is such a wonderful character. I dare anyone to read Wiltzen's novels and tell me I'm wrong! Plucky and spirited, yet vulnerable, compassionate and down to earth ( ...more
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The Mystery of the Missing Tea Drinker is a beautifully written middle-grade novel that all ages can enjoy. Brothers, Ollie and Alex, have only just got their father back home when he disappears again. Alex is sure something’s up, and soon he and Olli ...more
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M.N. Cox and 6 other people liked Trevor Wiltzen's review of The Strange Brew: "I love self-published authors who take risks and let the story take them across genres where it needs to go. M. Cox is a friend and fellow self-published author whose debut The Strange Brew does just that. She takes a cozy heroine like Dora Hermansen" Read more of this review »
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M.N. Cox made a comment in the group Aussie Readers — Your Aussie Author book recommendations topic " Has anyone mentioned Candice Fox's series, Crimson Lake, yet? I read all three this year after watching the ABCs Troppo (based on the books) and I LOV ...more "
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M.N. Cox rated a book really liked it Stories with Sole by Kelly Maurica	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
For me, this shorts collection - like a collection of vignettes - can be summarised with the word "hope". I adored almost every story, from the lottery win to assisted dying. Given the heavy subject matter at times, it's a bittersweet but (surprising ...more
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M.N. Cox made a comment on Ginger’s review of The Elementals " Excellent review, Ginger. I just finished it. Classic gothic horror setting, people - and, yes, the sand! Great stuff. "
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