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Anne Cleeland

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Anne Cleeland writes a contemporary Scotland Yard mystery series that is featured in the Amazon top 100 best sellers. She also writes a historical series of stand-alone books set in the Regency period. A member of International Thriller Writers, The Historical Novel Society, and Mystery Writers of America, she lives in California and has four children. www.annecleeland.com; @annecleeland.

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Anne Cleeland I have terrific news, everyone! It is true that Kensington was not interested in continuing the series, but my wonderful agent Kimberley Cameron sold …moreI have terrific news, everyone! It is true that Kensington was not interested in continuing the series, but my wonderful agent Kimberley Cameron sold the next two books to Severn House. Even better, book #4 will be out this October! Hooray!
Thanks so much for all your support and good wishes, I really appreciate it.
If you visit my website, I'll send a sneak peak of book #4. :)(less)
Anne Cleeland Hi Harriet,
The next book is called Murder in Containment, and it is ready to go. I don't have a publish date yet, because my publisher, Kensington, is…more
Hi Harriet,
The next book is called Murder in Containment, and it is ready to go. I don't have a publish date yet, because my publisher, Kensington, is not sure it will carry the series anymore--but one way or another, it will publish, never fear! After MIC is Murder in All Honor, when we finally hear Acton's back story.
I'm serializing a free historical on my website www.annecleeland.com; maybe it will tide you over!
Thanks so much for writing. Anne (less)
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Murder in All Patience by Anne Cleeland
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Murder in All Patience by Anne Cleeland
"A patient killer of a thriller!

I am a huge fan of this series! Truly, one of my favorites. The dynamic duo of Detective Sergeant Kathleen Doyle and her enigmatic husband, Chief Inspector Michael Acton, returns with their signature blend of sharp wit," Read more of this review »
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"Barbara’s rating: 3.8 out of 5 Stars
Series: Doyle & Acton #22
Publication Date: 10/2/25
Period: Contemporary London
Number of Pages: 210

OMGoodness!!! Acton is master-minding and plotting again in this wonderfully written, excellently paced contemporary " Read more of this review »
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“Frowning, she considered this. “Was there a portent in Macbeth?”
“Indeed, madam; there were several. Banquo’s ghost comes to mind.”
“Aye—Shakespeare liked his ghosts.”
“A useful literary device, madam. The ghosts were a form of foreshadowing.”
“If you say so,” Doyle replied doubtfully”
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Murder in Reproach by Anne Cleeland
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" Thank you Helen, but the stories do come out twice each year, in the spring and in the fall ;) Murder in Preemption coming Fall 2024 "
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“Frowning, she considered this. “Was there a portent in Macbeth?”
“Indeed, madam; there were several. Banquo’s ghost comes to mind.”
“Aye—Shakespeare liked his ghosts.”
“A useful literary device, madam. The ghosts were a form of foreshadowing.”
“If you say so,” Doyle replied doubtfully”
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AlwaysV Thank you so much for befriended me. I read and loved every book written and published by you. They are all super amazing.

I'm forever thankful to all of my friends who recommended your books to me.

Right now I'm still trying to complete my review of Murder in Reproach💝💎🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 It's tough to do justice to the installment that blindsided Lord Acton until the final chapter ‼️ I'm still stunned speechless thinking about The Cover💥& the Cliffhanger 🔥


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