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Michelle Diener

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Michelle Diener is a bestselling, award-winning author of historical fiction, science fiction and fantasy. Having worked in publishing and IT, she's now very happy crafting new worlds and interesting characters.

Michelle was born in London and currently lives in Australia with her husband and two children.

When she's not writing, or driving her kids from activity to activity, you can find her online at Twitter and Facebook.
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Michelle Diener I do plan on writing more books about the Class 5s, Kathie. I'm halfway through another project right now, but when it's done, I'll be back to writing…moreI do plan on writing more books about the Class 5s, Kathie. I'm halfway through another project right now, but when it's done, I'll be back to writing about Sazo's fellow thinking systems :)(less)
Michelle Diener Gwen, thank you for your kind words on Dark Horse. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I am working on a second book set in the Dark Horse world right now and…moreGwen, thank you for your kind words on Dark Horse. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I am working on a second book set in the Dark Horse world right now and I plan to write a third one, as well, so it should end up being a 3 book series. (less)
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Dark Horse (Class 5, #1)

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Dark Deeds (Class 5, #2)

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Dark Minds (Class 5, #3)

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Dark Matters (Class 5, #4)

4.11 avg rating — 2,346 ratings — published 2019 — 6 editions
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Dark Class (Class 5, #5)

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The Turncoat King (The Risi...

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A Dangerous Madness (Regenc...

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Dark Ambitions (Class 5 #4.5)

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Return Ticket (Book 2, Traffic Warden Mysteries) Is Now Available

Very excited that Return Ticket is out now, and readers can get it in ebook and paperback form. The audiobook will be coming in the next couple of months.

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“She hadn't seen him since yesterday, and Charlotte did not understand the sensation that gripped her at the sight of him.
As if she were a lightning rod, waiting for the storm above to strike. As if she had lost all control over her life and was thrown into chaos.”
Michelle Diener, The Emperor's Conspiracy

“He was all but shouting, stalking toward her. He grabbed her arms and gave her a little shake. "This time, the bastards don't win. I win."
"What do you win?" she whispered.
He bent his head and crushed his lips to hers.”
Michelle Diener, The Emperor's Conspiracy

“I think he's quite aware , as is everyone here, that you don't need to worm your way into my bed, Miss Raven." He stepped away from her. "You need only crook your finger and I would be ripping your clothes off your body.”
Michelle Diener, The Emperor's Conspiracy

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“She hadn't seen him since yesterday, and Charlotte did not understand the sensation that gripped her at the sight of him.
As if she were a lightning rod, waiting for the storm above to strike. As if she had lost all control over her life and was thrown into chaos.”
Michelle Diener, The Emperor's Conspiracy

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