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Sunday, June 21, 2026

Little Big Crimes: The Mystery of Sea and Sky, by Charles John Harper

Little Big Crimes: The Mystery of Sea and Sky, by Charles John Harper:  "The Mystery of Sea and Sky," by Charles John Harper, in Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine, May/June 2026 This is the second s...
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Tuesday, March 28, 2023

The First Two Pages: “Backstory” by Charles John Harper

 The First Two Pages: “Backstory” by Charles John Harper

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