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Joyce Yarrow

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A New York City transplant now living in Seattle, Joyce Yarrow began her writing life scribbling poems on the subway and observing human behavior from every walk of life.

Joyce is the award-winning author of the Zahara Series and, according to Library Journal, her literary novels of suspense “appeal to readers who enjoy unusual mysteries with an international setting.”

ZAHARA AND THE LOST BOOKS OF LIGHT (Book 1 in the Zahara Series), was awarded 5 Stars by Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine and chosen as a Best Book in the Historical Fiction category by the PenCraft Awards (Spring of 2024). It has also been translated into Spanish and Portuguese. The second book in the series, STOLEN LIVES earned the 2024 Firebird Award for International Suspense
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The first book that comes to mind from my childhood is Walter Farley's 'The Black Stallion.' I read every book in Farley's series, which took me from my home in the urban jungle of New York to a desert island, where I learned that the true meaning of the world 'wild' was natural and free, rather than crazy and violent.(less)
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Joyce Yarrow Christine wrote: "Thanks for being my friend"

My pleasure, Christine. Happy reading!


Christine Hatfield Thanks for being my friend


Savannah Joyce,
Thank you for the friendship.
Stay naughty,
Savannah
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Zoë Sharp Hi Joyce

Thank you so much for friending me. How's life in the northwest rain forest?


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Joyce Yarrow Simon wrote: "Thanks for looking me up, Joyce."

Sure thing, Simon - your books look almost as fascinating as your bio... My latest novel, The Last Matryoshka, is migrating from hardcover to e-book format next month, thanks to Istoria Books.
All the best,
Joyce


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Simon Thanks for looking me up, Joyce.


message 2: by Joyce

Joyce Yarrow Sure Beth - I just added your book to my list. Please add The Last Matryoshka to yours..Thanks! Joyce

Beth wrote: "Hi Joyce,
Thanks for befriending this mystery author on Goodreads! I hope you will put my books, A Real Basket Case and To Hell in a Handbasket, on your to-read list. Also, if you'd like to enter a..."



message 1: by Beth

Beth Hi Joyce,
Thanks for befriending this mystery author on Goodreads! I hope you will put my books, A Real Basket Case and To Hell in a Handbasket, on your to-read list. Also, if you'd like to enter a contest for free mystery books, sign up for my email newsletter at: http://bethgroundwater.com/ .
- Beth


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