Marilyn Levinson writes as Allison Brook, author of the Death on Dickens Island, the first book in her newest series. Welcome, Marilyn Levinson ! On October 21, Marilyn, a prolific and award-winning author, launches her new Books on the Beach Mystery series with DEATH ON DICKENS ISLAND (writing as Allison Brook). This latest book is a delightful paranormal cozy mystery, with lovable characters in an engaging setting--features for which Allison Brook is famous. (You might b

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