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Alice Saunders

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Alice Saunders writes cozy mysteries with twisty plots, unforgettable heroines, and a slow-burn touch of romance. Her Cypress Hollow Mysteries series delivers heart, suspense, and Southern charm—with just enough scandal to keep you turning the page.

When she’s not plotting fictional murders, you can find her binge-watching detective shows, sipping peppermint tea, or chasing down story ideas in local bookstores.

Killer in the Hollow is her debut cozy mystery, and the first of many stories to come.

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	Torrid Literature Journal Vol. XI: The Butterfly Effect by Alice Saunders (Goodreads Author), Anne Bise (Editor), Hedwika Cox (Editor) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2014 — 3 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
	Enter the Gateway by Alice Saunders (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Rebecca Wright (Editor) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2013 — 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
	The Forgotten Lyrics 4.75 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2012 — 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
	Before the Epiphany it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2014 — 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
	Torrid Literature Journal Vol. XVI: Survivor by Alice Saunders (Goodreads Author) (editor), Anne Marie Bise (editor), Jolene Munch Cardoza (Goodreads Author) (contributor) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 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
	Torrid Literature Journal Vol. IX: New Ink it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2013 — 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
	Torrid Literature Journal Vol. VIII: Revolution it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2013	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
	Torrid Literature Journal XV: Untamed Creative Voices by Alice Saunders (Goodreads Author) (editor), Hedwika Cox (Editor), Anne Marie Bise (Editor) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2015 — 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
	The Effects of Grace it was amazing 5.00 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
	Torrid Literature Journal (Vol. XXIII): Vol. XXIII The Write Path by Alice Saunders (Goodreads Author), Justin Rose (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Alisha Crump (Editor) 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

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My third poetry book, Before the Epiphany, is almost complete. This book contains 47 entertaining and inspiring poems. The poems vary in style, length, and theme but they all fall into one of the following categories: Contemporary Romance, Relationships, Life, General Inspiration, and Christian/Religious.

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