Karen Lynch | |
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 Karen Lynch 2017 | |
| Born | Karen Lynch July 25, 1967 Newfoundland, Canada |
| Occupation | Author |
| Genre | Fantasy, young adult fiction, young adult romance literature |
| Notable works | Relentless series |
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Karen Lynch (born July 25, 1967) is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of young adult urban fantasy novels. [1] [2] [3]
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