Mahrie G. Reid

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Born
in Indian Brook, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada
June 11, 1949

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September 2012


Mahrie G. Reid writes mystery/suspense books set in Canada. She grew up in Nova Scotia and Ontario. She read copiously and wrote her first novel at age eight. A minister’s daughter in the the fifties, she was encouraged to be a nurse, teacher or office worker so she’d have something to ‘fall back on’ if anything happened to her husband. She did what was expected and tried all three professions before becoming a Real Estate Appraiser, a newsletter editor, an adult educator, an office-organization consultant, a library manager and a marriage commissioner. She always continued to read and write, and to study novel writing skills. Her ongoing blog is found at www.mahriegreid.com

Her published works include short stories, poems, trade articles,
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Mahrie G. Reid That's one to make me think. I'm not sure there are any direct mysteries in my life. However, having said that, I am currently in Scotland tracking do…moreThat's one to make me think. I'm not sure there are any direct mysteries in my life. However, having said that, I am currently in Scotland tracking down parts of my family tree. Finding out what various great aunts and uncles did and where they ended up (Canada, New Zealand and South Africa) might certainly lead me to a mystery. Time will tell. Thanks for stopping by and asking the question.(less)
Mahrie G. Reid Hi Jim - The first one is Came Home Dead. although they can be read as stand alone, the community is introduced in that one and appears again in Came …moreHi Jim - The first one is Came Home Dead. although they can be read as stand alone, the community is introduced in that one and appears again in Came Home to a Killing - #2 as well as in the third one, Came Home Too Late. So if anyone wants to read them in order, Came Home Dead is the first.(less)
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Came Home Dead

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