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Author Wendy Barnhart steps into a new genre with upcoming novel

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After the success of her first book series, author Wendy Barnhart is expanding her repertoire. Until now, Barnhart’s books have consisted of a young adult fantasy series. Now, she takes a leap into a new genre: thriller. “I've always wanted to write a thriller because I love them, and I also knew it would be a challenge,” Barnhart said.

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