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Joan Long is an American author of contemporary mysteries and suspense. Her debut novel, The Finalist, is a locked-room mystery.
Agatha Award-nominated author of The Finalist, a locked-room-style mystery novel set on a tropical island.
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Joan Long AM (born Joan Dorothy Boundy; 20 July 1925 – 2 January 1999) was an Australian producer, writer and director best known for Caddie (1976). She was awarded as a Member of the Order of Australia in 1980 for her services to the film industry.
Feb 8, 2024 · Joan Long is the author of the locked-room-style mystery THE FINALIST, which was nominated for an Agatha Award for Best First Novel. She is a third-generation Floridian who earned a degree in English/Creative Writing from Florida State University and a graduate degree in Journalism and Communications from The University of Florida.
Feb 28, 2022 · In THE FINALIST, debut author Joan Long imagines a terrifying scenario. Five finalists are chosen to complete deceased novelist Wyatt DeMay’s unfinished manuscript in a competition overseen by his wife Lily on his isolated tropical island.
Mar 15, 2022 · Five authors, each with their own secrets, are chosen to complete a deceased novelist’s unfinished manuscript. For single mom Risa Marr, the competition is the opportunity of a lifetime. At stake is a million dollars and a contract to continue the famous novelist’s bestselling thriller series.
Mar 15, 2022 · Welcome to Joan Long's debut mystery, a dark and absorbing Locked-Room-Style-Whodunnit that kicks off with a harrowing death and doesn't let up. An intriguing mix of suspense, romance, secrets and revenge, this story offers a glimpse into the world of publishing and a cast of quirky, memorable characters-each with something to hide.
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