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A former journalist, Nupur Tustin relies upon a Ph.D. in Communication and an M.A. in English to orchestrate fictional mayhem. Childhood piano lessons and a 1903 Weber Upright share equal blame for her musical works.

Haydn Series: www.ntustin.com
Music: www.ntustin.musicaneo.com
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Nupur Tustin Anne Perry's Charlotte and Thomas Pitt. They have a very loving, tension-free relationship. Pitt accepts Charlotte's help with his investigations, and…moreAnne Perry's Charlotte and Thomas Pitt. They have a very loving, tension-free relationship. Pitt accepts Charlotte's help with his investigations, and is comfortable with having an intelligent, capable woman as a wife. (less)
Nupur Tustin I write mystery, not horror. But from the annals of true crime come a number of horrific tales that seem to be contemporary spins of an ancient story …moreI write mystery, not horror. But from the annals of true crime come a number of horrific tales that seem to be contemporary spins of an ancient story from mythology—one that has always sent a chill down my spine:

One evening, a woman invited her husband, who was leaving her for a younger, more beautiful woman, for one last banquet. He ate with relish, only to discover the succulent meat he’d enjoyed came from the flesh of his own children.

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Bread prices were low and wheat plentiful. Why then did the people riot?
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message 1: by Kris

Kris Neri Hi Nupur,

I remember you and your music-themed book from that Guppies class. I hope your writing is coming along well. Great connecting with you here.

Kris

Kris Neri
Revenge on Route 66


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