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Not every story starts with a crime.
Some start with a message… a moment… a decision.

And by the time anyone notices —
it’s already too late.

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February 12, 2026 at 7:02 PM

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Got a gift card? Check out this #newrelease #FatalInvitation #read #free on #KU Available in #largeprint #paperback books2read.com/u/mB9ZyA (link in bio)
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Fatal Invitation: A Crime Thriller by S.F. Baumgartner

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January 9, 2026 at 2:42 PM

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Thanks to @celebratelit for organizing this #ScavengerHunt
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#FatalInvitation is Stop 6!
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2026 May Scavenger Hunt

Hello Readers! Welcome to our 2026 May Book Scavenger Hunt! We are so glad you have joined us! So how does this scavenger hunt work? I am so glad you asked! There are 13 stops, each featurin…

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May 18, 2026 at 5:10 PM

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#FatalInvitation #Readfree on #KU Available in #largeprint #paperback books2read.com/u/mB9ZyA (all links in bio)
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It started with a call. It became a team built for the impossible.

This is to introduce you to the new characters who will be joining forces with Detective Kylie (KC) Cassidy in her new series. Before the high-profile cases and headlines, there was the beginning. A r...

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January 8, 2026 at 3:32 PM

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Before Lethal Design, KC and Orlando Prime faced Fatal Invitation—a clean crime thriller where the guest list was only the beginning. Catch up before August 4.

#FatalInvitation #ChristianSuspense

#QOTD: Would you accept an invitation with no return address?

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July 28, 2026 at 1:32 PM

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I know we're not in season, but Christmas in July is coming. So, here's one to remind you of #christmasmurders
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#clean #mystery #sharingiscaring #qotd: Weekend plan?

June 26, 2026 at 1:32 PM

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An invitation can look elegant and still be dangerous. #FatalInvitation is for readers who love glamorous settings, buried motives, and the moment when everyone’s polished mask starts to crack. #clean #sharingiscaring #KU https://books2read.com/u/mB9ZyA