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Novelist Nancy Gardner enjoys writing cozy mysteries with a paranormal twist. The first novel in her new series, Dream Stalker, tells the story of Lily Scott, a modern Salem witch, who walks into other people’s dreams to fight crime. One reviewer called it a gripping tale of witchcraft, family loyalties, and the cost of seeking justice.

Her short fiction has appeared in magazines, e-zines, and anthologies. Her most recent short story, "Death's Door," was selected to be included in the 2021 anthology, Malice Domestic 16: Mystery Most Diabolical. Her short stories feature two homeless women who are always ready to come to the rescue of those in trouble.

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“self-subsisting and everlasting. Human values cannot be derived from a God that created the universe, since God is the universe itself.”
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Thanks for friending this mystery & paranormal author, Nancy. We've liked some of the same authors, so I'm looking forward to reading your reviews.

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