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Debra Purdy Kong

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January 02

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I've been writing and publishing mystery novels, short stories, personal essays, and articles for over 30 years.

Both books in my Alex Bellamy series, TAXED TO DEATH (now out of print) and FATAL ENCRYPTION center around white-collar crime and take place in Vancouver, British Columbia.

My newer series features transit security cop, Casey Holland. THE OPPOSITE OF DARK was originally released in 2011, followed by DEADLY ACCUSATIONS, BENEATH THE BLEAK NEW MOON, THE DEEP END, KNOCK KNOCK, and most recently THE BLADE MAN.

I've also published two humorous novellas, DEAD MAN FLOATING and A TOXIC CRAFT featuring campus security guard Evan Dunstan. They're currently out of print as well, but I hope to re-release them in the near future.

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Goodness, it’s been a month since my last blog post, and spring is almost here. Yay! In late February, our area enjoyed a series of sunny, mild days, allowing the crocuses and camelia buds to appear. Shortly after that, the temperature plunged and our first snow of winter fell in Metro Vancouver. Because I live just south of Vancouver at sea level, we didn’t get snow. Just a lot of rain and wind,

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The Opposite of Dark (Casey...

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Fatal Encryption

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Deadly Accusations (Casey H...

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Taxed to Death (1st in Alex...

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Knock Knock (Casey Holland ...

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This is the third book I’ve read from sports journalist and broadcaster James Duthie, and it didn’t disappoint. As in his first Beauties book, this work is a collection of terrific hockey stories. Some of them go far back and some are as recent as 20 ...more
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CIA retiree Max Bowman earns a living by conducting simple investigative requests from his former colleague and friend, Howard. His latest assignment is so secretive and somewhat ominous that Max wishes he could afford to walk away from it. After fol ...more
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message 8: by Debra

Debra You're very welcome!


message 7: by Debra

Debra Rai wrote: "Congratulations on your new release, Deadly Accusations, Debra!

Wishing you continued great success! :)

~Rai"


Thanks, Rai. It's going to be an interesting couple of months with all of the promotion to do!


message 6: by Rai

Rai Congratulations on your new release, Deadly Accusations, Debra!

Wishing you continued great success! :)

~Rai


Penelope Marzec Thanks for adding me as a friend!


message 4: by Debra

Debra Hi Christine, good to hear from you. In July, I donated ten books to the Books for Prisoners program. I'm going to send more to another program this fall. Thanks for this incredibly great organization. It's wonderful to be a part of it.

All the best,
Debra



Christine Hi Debra,just dropping by for a visit. http://www.shadowforestauthors.com
Don't forget to check out the SFA group here on goodreads. Have a great week.
Blessing CJ



message 2: by Debra

Debra Thanks, Christine, and I wish you a great week too!

Debra



message 1: by Debra

Debra Thank you for your kind comment about my website, Jeannie. I try to keep things friendly and simple, which about sums up my life :)

Hope to talk to you soon!



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