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James A. McLaughlin

James A. McLaughlin

James A. McLaughlin Biography

James A. McLaughlin is the acclaimed author of Bearskin, winner of the Edgar Award. McLaughlin grew up in the mountains of Virginia and now lives in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah. He holds law and MFA degrees from the University of Virginia.

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