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Fiction on the Edge

Everyone knew that Roanne never got angry—until the night she killed her ex-husband and herself.

About the Author

Patricia Watts worked as a journalist for more than 20 years for newspapers in Texas, Hawaii, and Alaska.

Following her news career, she tried her skill as a paralegal and then spent ten years investigating discrimination cases for the Alaska Human Rights Commission. Her novels include: Paper Targets; Ghost Light and The Big Empty, crime mysteries co-written with Alaska author Stan Jones; The Frayer, suspense noir; and Watchdogs, a steamy thriller. Her home base is San Diego. She earned her B.A. in journalism at Humboldt State in California. She is the mother of a son and daughter and has seven grandchildren.

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It’s not about the cupcakes.

The front cover of Paper Targets

Testimonials

5/5
"Everything about this book is fascinating – the writing, the characters, the plot, and the emotions. This book and its characters are bound to stay with readers long after it has been finished. Despite being fictional, the message within is the realist it can be."
The front cover of Paper Targets
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The front cover of The Frayer