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Lauren owen is an english author who specializes in fiction. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases. Named one of the best books of the year by slate includes an exclusive conversation between lev grossman and lauren owen for fans of. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. She was born on july 6, 1985, in cheltenham, gloucestershire, in the united kingdom. I wont give anything away suffice to say that there is a twist that changes the complexion of the novel part way through. Jun 19, 2014 lauren owens debut novel the quick makes a concerted effort to not mention a certain word in its cover copy. Apr 03, 2014 listen to quick audiobook by lauren owen. James norbury, a shy wouldbe poet newly down from oxford, finds. Lauren owen s thrilling first novel introduces an utterly beguiling world. Owen, lauren 1990 2018 lauren christine owen, age 28, of carroll, died december 14, 2018. A novel 1st printing by lauren owen bibliography sales rank. In her first novel, lauren owen has created a fantastical world that is both beguiling and terrifying.
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