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Linda Carole Johnston (Osgood) is an American author of mystery and romance novels.
Johnston's first published fiction appeared in Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine and won the Robert L. Fish Memorial Award for Best First Mystery Short Story of the Year. Since then, she has had several more short stories published as well as numerous romance novels.
Johnston is a practicing attorney who splits her time between legal work and writing fiction. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 1970 with an undergraduate degree in journalism with an advertising emphasis. Before obtaining her law degree from Duquesne University School of Law, she ran a small newspaper and then worked in advertising and public relations.
Johnston currently lives near Universal Studios in Hollywood, California along with her husband Fred and two Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs. She has two adult sons.
Johnston's first published fiction appeared in Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine and won the Robert L. Fish Memorial Award for Best First Mystery Short Story of the Year. Since then, she has had several more short stories published as well as numerous romance novels.
Johnston is a practicing attorney who splits her time between legal work and writing fiction. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 1970 with an undergraduate degree in journalism with an advertising emphasis. Before obtaining her law degree from Duquesne University School of Law, she ran a small newspaper and then worked in advertising and public relations.
Johnston currently lives near Universal Studios in Hollywood, California along with her husband Fred and two Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs. She has two adult sons.
Genres: Romantic Suspense, Cozy Mystery, Paranormal Romance
New and upcoming books
Series
Kendra Ballantyne
1. Sit, Stay, Slay (2004)
2. Nothing to Fear But Ferrets (2005)
3. Fine-Feathered Death (2006)
4. Meow is for Murder (2007)
5. The Fright of the Iguana (2007)
6. Double Dog Dare (2008)
7. Never Say Sty (2009)
8. Howl Deadly (2009)
9. Feline Fatale (2010)
1. Sit, Stay, Slay (2004)
2. Nothing to Fear But Ferrets (2005)
3. Fine-Feathered Death (2006)
4. Meow is for Murder (2007)
5. The Fright of the Iguana (2007)
6. Double Dog Dare (2008)
7. Never Say Sty (2009)
8. Howl Deadly (2009)
9. Feline Fatale (2010)
Alpha Force
1. Alpha Wolf (2008)
2. Claws of the Lynx (2009)
3. Alaskan Wolf (2010)
4. Guardian Wolf (2011)
5. Cougar's Conquest (2011)
6. Hawk's Challenge (2011)
7. Undercover Wolf (2013)
8. Untamed Wolf (2014)
9. Loyal Wolf (2014)
10. Canadian Wolf (2015)
11. Protector Wolf (2017)
12. Visionary Wolf (2018)
1. Alpha Wolf (2008)
2. Claws of the Lynx (2009)
3. Alaskan Wolf (2010)
4. Guardian Wolf (2011)
5. Cougar's Conquest (2011)
6. Hawk's Challenge (2011)
7. Undercover Wolf (2013)
8. Untamed Wolf (2014)
9. Loyal Wolf (2014)
10. Canadian Wolf (2015)
11. Protector Wolf (2017)
12. Visionary Wolf (2018)
Pet Rescue Mystery
1. Beagle Mania (2011)
2. The More the Terrier (2011)
3. Hounds Abound (2012)
4. Oodles of Poodles (2013)
5. Teacup Turbulence (2014)
5.5. Chihuahua Chaos (2014)
Nonstop Spaniels (2023)
1. Beagle Mania (2011)
2. The More the Terrier (2011)
3. Hounds Abound (2012)
4. Oodles of Poodles (2013)
5. Teacup Turbulence (2014)
5.5. Chihuahua Chaos (2014)
Nonstop Spaniels (2023)
Barkery & Biscuits Mystery
1. Bite the Biscuit (2015)
2. To Catch a Treat (2016)
3. Bad to the Bone (2017)
4. Pick & Chews (2018)
5. For a Good Paws (2019)
1. Bite the Biscuit (2015)
2. To Catch a Treat (2016)
3. Bad to the Bone (2017)
4. Pick & Chews (2018)
5. For a Good Paws (2019)
Shelter of Secrets
1. Her Undercover Refuge (2021)
2. Guardian K-9 on Call (2022)
3. Undercover Cowboy Defender (2023)
4. Canine Protection (2024)
1. Her Undercover Refuge (2021)
2. Guardian K-9 on Call (2022)
3. Undercover Cowboy Defender (2023)
4. Canine Protection (2024)
Novels
A Glimpse of Forever (1995)
Point in Time (1998)
Stranger on the Mountain (1999)
Once a Cavalier (2000)
The Ballad of Jack O'Dair (2000)
Alias Mummy (2000)
Marriage, Classified (2001)
Operation, Reunited (2002)
Tommy's Mum (2002)
Not a Moment Too Soon (2004)
Back to Life (2009)
Undercover Soldier (2012)
Covert Attraction (2013)
Alias Mommy (2014)
Covert Alliance (2016)
Point in Time (1998)
Stranger on the Mountain (1999)
Once a Cavalier (2000)
The Ballad of Jack O'Dair (2000)
Alias Mummy (2000)
Marriage, Classified (2001)
Operation, Reunited (2002)
Tommy's Mum (2002)
Not a Moment Too Soon (2004)
Back to Life (2009)
Undercover Soldier (2012)
Covert Attraction (2013)
Alias Mommy (2014)
Covert Alliance (2016)
Collections
Novellas and Short Stories
Anthologies edited
Series contributed to
Omnibus editions show
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Pie A La Murder (2011)
(Della Cooks Mystery, book 4)
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