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James R. Callan

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JAMES R. CALLAN took a degree in English, intent on writing. When writing didn’t support a family, he went to graduate school in mathematics, then pursued a career in mathematics and computer science. He has received grants from the National Science Foundation, NASA, and the Data Processing Management Association. He has been listed in Who’s Who in Computer Science, and Two Thousand Notable Americans.

But writing was his first love. He has published a number of books and picked up some awards along the way. Cleansed by Fire, the first of the Father Frank mystery series, and Murder a Cappella, another mystery which Callan wrote with one of his daughters, ...more

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Average rating: 4.24 · 368 ratings · 125 reviews · 12 distinct works

	Cleansed by Fire (Father Frank Mysteries #1) 4.08 avg rating — 144 ratings — published 2012 — 7 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
	A Ton of Gold, A Crystal Moore Suspense 4.28 avg rating — 76 ratings — published 2013 — 7 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
	Over My Dead Body (Father Frank Mysteries #2) 4.49 avg rating — 51 ratings — published 2015 — 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
	Political Dirty Trick (Crystal Moore #3) 4.33 avg rating — 40 ratings — 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
	A Silver Medallion 4.38 avg rating — 26 ratings — 4 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
	Murder A Cappella by James R. Callan (Goodreads Author), Diane Bailey (Goodreads Author) 4.25 avg rating — 24 ratings — published 2012 — 4 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
	Y2K, The Novel 3.67 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 1999	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
	Character The Heartbeat of the Novel it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2015	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
	Computer Literacy Made Easy ... and Fun: Bits, Bytes, Apples and Mice it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 1995	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
	How to Write Great Dialog it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2015	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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“When a Sure Thing Fails” by James Callan is a delightful stand-alone addition to the Magnolia Bluff Crime Chronicles. It showcases the wit and resilience of its protagonist, Eula Moore. At 78 years old, Eula’s unexpected kidnapping by two bumbling would-be criminals sets the stage for a thrilling escapade with a touch of humor to keep readers engaged from start to finish.

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The Great Peanut Butter Conspiracy (Magnolia Bluff Crime Chronicles Book 3)

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James Callan said: " A yellow throated Toucan – that drops clues in your lap? A friendly ghost? How could you refuse to give that book a try. And what a reward you get for trying it. Ms. Davis has crafted a great book, combining a little mystery with a little fantasy.

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