Official 5 Minute Mystery author

Susanne Shaphren

Susanne Shaphren's first published mystery was a Fiction Award story in Weight Watchers Magazine (nothing to do with diets) more years ago than a "lady" readily admits.

Her mysteries (as well as other fiction and non-fiction) have appeared in an eclectic alphabet soup of online and print venues including Story Station, Great Mystery and Suspense Magazine, Mouth Full of Bullets, etc.

"Arrangements" is included in the Mystery Writers of America anthology SHOW BUSINESS IS MURDER.

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1mystery published
3,006readers have tried them
57%of readers named the culprit

These numbers are about readers: other members solving Susanne Shaphren’s mysteries, counting each reader’s first try only.

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The Missing Ring

Moments later, Cameron Carlyle charged back into the office. His face was as red as the rag Joe took out of his overall pocket to wipe peanut butter and jelly off his hands. "Meghan's ring is missing! I forgot it was in…

Published June 22, 2009 · 3,006 readers have tried it

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The Missing Ring

Moments later, Cameron Carlyle charged back into the office. His face was as red as the rag Joe took out of his overall pocket to wipe pean…

3,006 readers · 57% solved it

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