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Hope Callaghan is an American author who loves to write clean fiction books, especially Christian Mystery and Cozy Mystery books. She has written more than 70 mystery books (and counting) in six series.

Born and raised in a small town in West Michigan, she now lives in Florida with her husband. She is the proud mother of three wonderful children.

When she's not doing the thing she loves best...writing books...she enjoys cooking, traveling, and reading books.

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Garden Girls - The Golden Years Cozy Mystery Series Boxed Set (Books 1-3) Jun 12, 2022

by Hope Callaghan

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Treat yourself to this clean, fun-filled Cozy Mystery box set featuring the first 3 novels from bestselling author Hope Callaghan’s Garden Girls - The Golden Years Cozy Mystery Series.

"Murder She Wrote meets the Golden Girls in this clean, fun-filled mystery series!"

Garden Girls - The Golden Years is the brand new spin-off series of the Garden Girls Mystery series.
You’ll enjoy the same fun-loving characters as they solve mysteries in the cozy town of Belhaven. Each book features the Garden Girls as they enter their “golden years.”

Discover why so many fans love the Garden Girls Mysteries with over 3,000 four and five star reviews on Amazon and Goodreads!

The Garden Girls Cozy Mystery Series contains no profanity, sex, or gore...Just clean, mysteries the whole family can enjoy!

BONUS: RECIPES INCLUDED!
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CONTENTS:
Book 1: Double Date Disaster
Book 2: Christmas Crisis
Book 3: Michigan Mayhem
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Book 1: Double Date Disaster
Eleanor becomes a suspect when her double date with Margaret turns disastrous. It will take all of the Garden Girls working together to solve this one!

Book 2: Christmas Crisis
After a string of postal packages are stolen during the busy Christmas season, Ruth Carpenter, Belhaven’s postmaster becomes the chief suspect while trying to help a friend.

Book 3: Michigan Mayhem
Lucy’s new gun safety and training course is off to a promising start, until someone connected to a group of class attendees is found murdered hours later.

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING:

★★★★★ Wonderful read
I enjoy the suspense of a mystery and these are a group of older ladies solving crimes. I think of the Golden Girls in Florida. They are fun to read while building the suspense. I would recommend it to anyone. I don't know of anything I would change. - Shirley Mc Clain

★★★★★ One of my favorite series. Highly recommend this book!
Faith, friendship and support for each other. That's the Garden Girls. Everyone should be so blessed with strong, unshakable friends like these ladies. They do get into some really interesting situations. I never seem to figure out the who done it in these books. But I do love reading the stories. Enjoy! - Denota Heiskell

★★★★★ A Book You Can't Put Down
The author has created a group of irresistible characters. Once you begin to read the story you just can't put it down. The characters are so realistic, they could be your friends. The experiences they go through in their lives could be happening in your life. The book was well written, characters developed, and an excellent story line. You will not be disappointed if you read this book. - Becki W.

★★★★★ Friendship rules in this cozy mystery!
Great characters in this clean, Christian cozy mystery. I hadn’t read the preceding Garden Girls cozies but once I finish the Golden Years books I’ll start on those since the characters are the same. Good to read of a group of friends who care about each other and help each other when needed. - Jean S.

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Cruising Cowboys: A Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery Novel (Millie's Cruise Ship Mysteries Book 23) May 22, 2022

by Hope Callaghan

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When a famous cowboy dies after a fall from a mechanical bull while onboard Siren of the Seas, the cruise line’s CEO dispatches staff to investigate. The ship’s head of security and Captain Armati are forced to step down pending further investigation. For Millie, it’s a race against time to figure out if the cowboy recklessly put his life in danger or if something much more sinister is afoot.

Discover why so many fans love the "Original" Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery series by Hope Callaghan!

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Millie and the crew on board Siren of the Seas have their hands full when a group of cowboys and cowgirls board their ship for an action-packed, fun-filled cruise. Andy Walker, the ship’s cruise director, is pulling out all the stops since one of the passengers, Colt Kenworth, has close ties to Majestic Cruise Lines’ CEO, Ted Danvers.

The cowboys are spending big bucks on lavish parties and special events including a bull riding competition. Andy has assigned Millie to oversee their events and the cruise starts out smoothly until one of the cowboys takes a hard fall after being thrown from a mechanical bull.

Brushing it off, the man refuses to be checked out at the medical center. Within hours he’s dead. Unfortunately, the deceased is the passenger with close ties to Ted Danvers and is also part of a powerful and wealthy family. Suspicions about why the man sustained deadly injuries soon swirl and Danvers dispatches staff from corporate to conduct an investigation of their own.

Rumor has it there could be a major shakeup among the officers and crew onboard Siren of the Seas if they are found negligent. For Millie, it’s a race against time to figure out if the cowboy recklessly put his life in danger or if something much more sinister is afoot.

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Seeds of Suspicion: A Lack of Luxury Cozy Mystery Novel (Lack of Luxury Cozy Mystery Series Book 1) Jun 25, 2022

by Hope Callaghan

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After a local interior designer is found murdered, city slicker turned farm girl, Liz Applegate-Rasmussen, becomes the prime suspect. It’s a good thing her sister Gloria is a Garden Girl super sleuth…she’s gonna need all the help she can get to clear her name!

“Green Acres meets the Golden Girls in this brand new cozy mystery spin-off series featuring the Garden Girls!”

Seeds of Suspicion is book 1 in the Lack of Luxury Cozy Mystery Series.

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Liz Applegate-Rasmussen has high hopes for the new chapter in her life. It includes her new husband (a wealthy one at that), who is determined to keep his high-maintenance, champagne-tastes wife happy. And Liz would like nothing more than to help Floyd reach that goal.

Unfortunately Floyd envisions a much different life for them. Meet the new Lisa Douglas aka Green Acres Socialite of 2022! Will Liz cave and move into the dilapidated farmhouse her husband surprises her with?

The death of a designer diva, a nosy new neighbor and a cute puppy are just the tip of the iceberg in Liz’s chaotic new life.

It’s a good thing her younger sister, Gloria Kennedy, and friends, the “Garden Girls” know a thing or two about solving crimes, tracking down killers and nabbing the bad guys. Liz is gonna need all the help she can get.

Can Liz make her high-end, happily ever after a reality, or will the seeds of suspicion bury her dreams six feet under?

Find out when you grab your copy of Seeds of Suspicion today!

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Tenant and Trouble: A Lack of Luxury Cozy Mystery Novel (Lack of Luxury Cozy Mystery Series Book 2) Dec 31, 2022

by Hope Callaghan

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When a mysterious stranger is found beaten and barely alive just hours after demanding to speak with her new tenant, Liz and the Garden Girls jump in to investigate and begin unraveling the tenant’s troubling past to figure out if Liz and Floyd have a tenant in trouble or a tenant who is trouble.

“Green Acres meets the Golden Girls in this brand new cozy mystery spin-off series featuring the Garden Girls!”

Tenant and Trouble is book 2 in the Lack of Luxury Cozy Mystery Series.

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Liz Rasmussen is up to her eyeballs in renovations at the dilapidated farmhouse that her new husband Floyd, surprised her with shortly after they eloped. A self-described Park Avenue kinda gal, the farm scene is taking a bit of adjusting for poor Liz, which might just be an understatement.

Echo Quigley, an employee of Rasmussen Farms, and now a tenant of Liz and Floyd’s, along with her pup, Teddy, have also begun settling in.

Disturbing incidents start to take place and Liz initially believes her nosy neighbor, Christi Kravitz, is behind them until a stranger shows up on the couple’s doorstep, demanding to see Echo. Hours later, the stranger is found badly beaten and in a coma, while Echo swears she has no idea who the stranger is.

Horrified that she’s made a huge mistake in allowing Echo to rent out the farm’s mobile home, Liz enlists the help of the Garden Girls to get to the bottom of it. Their investigation turns up shocking information about Echo, which explains why she moved to West Michigan with no job and little money in her pocket.

Sleeping with one eye open is Liz’s only option as she and the Garden Girls try to unravel Echo’s troubling past and figure out if she and Floyd have a tenant in trouble or a tenant who is trouble.

Find out when you grab your copy of Tenant and Trouble today!

Deadly Deception: A Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery Novel (Millie's Cruise Ship Mysteries Book 4) Oct 16, 2015

by Hope Callaghan

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Discover why so many fans love the "Original" Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery series by Hope Callaghan!

“Welcome aboard! Leave your worries behind and escape on another fun-filled cruise vacation with Millie and crew as they solve mysteries onboard the “Siren of the Seas!”

Deadly Deception - Millie's Cruise Ship Cozy Mysteries Book 4

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Life on board Siren of the Seas has been smooth sailing for Millie Sanders, but that soon changes when diva, Ariana Teliar boards as the ship's new entertainer and "star attraction." Unfortunately, Millie has been given the task of showing Ariana the ropes.

When Ariana discovers a dead body on her balcony, Millie’s “task” changes to protecting the diva’s life 24 hours a day! The only problem is, Ariana has a penchant for disappearing and Millie is forced to chase her down.

When Ariana leads Millie and her friends on a wild goose chase thru Mayan ruins deep into the rainforest and they end up getting lost, it's the last straw for Millie.

Just as Millie is ready to set the young performer straight, she discovers a deadly deception that puts Millie's own life in danger.

Can Millie sort through the clues that point to the killer(s) and solve the mystery before it’s too late?

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Garden Girls Cozy Mystery Novels Box Set (The First 10 Books) (Garden Girls Christian Cozy Mystery Series) Dec 27, 2021

by Hope Callaghan

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Treat yourself to this deluxe box set featuring the first 10 novels from bestselling author Hope Callaghan’s “Garden Girls Mystery Series.”

Gloria Rutherford, a lonely widow finds new purpose in life when she and her senior friends help solve a murder in their small Midwestern town.

★★★★★ "If you like clean, fun-filled mysteries that keep you guessing until the end, you’ll love the Garden Girls!"

Discover why so many fans love the Garden Girls Mystery Series with thousands of four and five star reviews!

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CONTENTS
1-Who Murdered Mr. Malone?
2-Grandkids Gone Wild
3-Smoky Mountain Mystery
4-Death By Dumplings
5-Eye Spy
6-Magnolia Mansion Mystery
7-Missing Milt
8-Bully In The ‘Burbs
9-Fall Girl
10-Home For The Holidays

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING: (Box Set I)

★★★★★ A very enjoyable read
This was my first "Cozy mystery" and I have to say I enjoyed it thoroughly. I was impressed that each mystery wasn't a "cookie cutter" of the last one, but rather an intriguing new story. The author has a fun sense of humor and I look forward to reading more of her books!!!! - Jane Austen

★★★★★ I Am In Love
My new favorite mystery! Love the women, love their lives, love their relationship and love their adventures! Very good stories! I am in love! - Leslie Watson Wilson

★★★★★ Wonderful
I loved this series and all of Hope Callahan’s books! Wholesome and entertaining. I highly recommend all of her books. - lyndall713

★★★★★ What a fun series!
Hope Callaghan has created a great group of friends that of course has a leader. You will find the stories containing entertaining characters, adventure, drama, intriguing plots, clean romance and faith based values. Try them you will love them. Can't wait to get into the next set of books. - Phyl

★★★★★ Love the Christian aspect of these books!
I am in love with writings of Hope Callaghan! I’ve read all of the Cruise Ship Cozy mysteries with Millie. Now enjoying the Garden Girls mysteries. Each one has its own mystery & yet connected to the previous book. These books are a good clean read with scripture & prayers. My favorite! - Michele (Shelly) Hedinger

★★★★★ You will be cheering for the characters in this book. Love it!
You can't go wrong with Garden Girls Cozy Mysteries! These stories are well developed, funny in places, suspenseful, and a joy to read. You will be cheering for the characters as they figure out the murder and mayhem that they come across. - Bev

★★★★★ A fun cozy read.
It is so nice to read stories full of fun and intrigue. The characters quickly became friends and left me wanting to read more. - Ruth M. Morgan

★★★★★ Cozy Mysteries
I enjoyed the humor, the mystery story of older ladies and the writing without curse words...just a fun book to read. - Kindle Customer: Tina

★★★★★ Fun Series
A fun and clean cozy mystery series that reflects family, friendship, faith, and fun. You'll enjoy this series which features a smart and funny group of senior ladies who have several adventures.

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Hotshot in Savannah: A Made in Savannah Cozy Mystery Novel (Made in Savannah Mystery Series Book 18) Jan 30, 2022

by Hope Callaghan

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Autumn becomes the prime suspect after local hotshot news anchor, Brock Kensington, is found murdered. Can the Garlucci family clear their friend’s name before she becomes the breaking news story of the year?

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Garlucci family friend, Autumn Winter, has landed a primo position as a Channel 11 News entertainment reporter.
Carlita is thrilled when Ravello's, her Italian restaurant, is featured on one of Autumn’s first shows. But not everyone is as excited by her promising new position.

Longtime hotshot Savannah news anchor, Brock Kensington, vows to make sure Autumn’s career is short-lived, but she’s not going down without a fight.

Only hours after a public confrontation, Kensington is found dead and Autumn is the prime suspect.

Can Carlita and Mercedes solve the mystery and clear their friend’s name, or will Autumn become the breaking news story of the year?

Find out when you grab your copy of Hotshot in Savannah today!

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Rendezvous and Revenge: A Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery Novel (Millie's Cruise Ship Mysteries Book 22) Dec 12, 2021

by Hope Callaghan

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When the star of Siren of the Seas new hit show is murdered backstage, Felix lands the lead role and also the top spot on the list of suspects. Can Millie solve the mystery in time to clear her friend’s name?

Discover why so many fans love the "Original" Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery series by Hope Callaghan!

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With the epic Garlucci family cruise adventure behind her, Millie is looking forward to smooth sailing for the Siren of the Seas upcoming cruise to the ABC islands.

Before they set sail, Andy calls the entertainment staff to the stage for an important announcement. The ship’s cruise director has managed to sign a wildly popular musical production for a month-long gig.

When the star of the show arrives and promptly produces a long list of “must-haves,” Millie believes this is just the tip of the iceberg of what could be a disastrous cruise.

Her close friend and co-worker, Felix, not only knows the lead actor, but there’s some bad blood between them and he threatens to quit and walk off the ship rather than work with his old nemesis.

Things go from bad to worse after the star is found dead and the evidence starts stacking up against her friend.
As the clues are uncovered, Millie is convinced the murder was an act of revenge. The deeper she digs, the more she believes someone on board the ship has a secret they’re willing to kill for.

Can Millie solve the mystery in time to clear her friend’s name or will Felix’s next starring role be performing a life sentence behind bars?

Find out what happens when you grab your copy of Rendezvous and Revenge today!

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Divine Fate: A Divine Cozy Mystery Novel (Divine Mystery Series Book 9) Mar 28, 2022

by Hope Callaghan

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Jo is involved in an accident and comes face-to-face with the lone survivor of a property with a tragic past. She soon believes the property is hiding secrets that could save someone…or reveal the identity of a killer.

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With the holidays fast approaching in the cozy town of Divine, Jo and the residents gear up for a friends and family Thanksgiving feast.

After she receives a hot lead on a real estate deal that may be too good to pass up, Jo is eager to view the property despite its tragic past.

When the potential seller never shows for their meeting, she decides to leave. On her way home, Jo sees what she believes may be someone in need. Instead of helping, she ends up hitting the woman with her SUV.

Jo quickly discovers it was no accident and that she might be dealing with someone suffering from mental illness. As the days pass, a series of events leads her to believe the property is hiding secrets that could save someone…or reveal the identity of a killer.

Can Jo and Nash work their way through the web of long-hidden secrets before it’s too late or will Divine Fate prove to be deadly?

Find out what happens when you grab your copy of “Divine Fate” today!

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Made in Savannah Cozy Mystery Novels Box Set (The First 10 Books) (Made in Savannah Mystery Series) Jul 28, 2021

by Hope Callaghan

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After the mysterious death of her mafia “made man” husband, Carlita Garlucci makes a shocking discovery. Follow the Garlucci family saga as Carlita and her daughter try to escape their NY mob ties and make a fresh start in Savannah, Georgia. They soon realize you can run but can’t hide from your past.

Treat yourself to this deluxe box set featuring the first 10 novels from bestselling author Hope Callaghan’s “Made in Savannah Mystery Series.”

★★★★★ Highly recommended
Clean cozy about a recently widowed mafia wife who finds her husband has left her with a mess of troubles. - MH2o

Discover for yourself why so many fans love the Made in Savannah Mystery Series with thousands of four and five Star Reviews on Amazon and Goodreads!

If you like family sagas and clean cozy mysteries that keep you guessing till the end, you’ll love the Made in Savannah Mystery Series!”

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Made in Savannah Mysteries Boxed Set (Books 1-10)

CONTENTS
1-Key to Savannah
2-Road to Savannah
3-Justice in Savannah
4-Swag in Savannah
5-Trouble in Savannah
6-Missing in Savannah
7-Setup in Savannah
8-Merry Masquerade
9-The Family Affair
10-Pirates in Peril
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WHAT READERS ARE SAYING: (Book 1-Key to Savannah)

★★★★★ Awesome Cozy Mystery -Scarolet E.

★★★★★ Love this book.
You will not want to put it down. Since I used to live in Savannah, it was fun to see some familiar places in the book. - J. Williams

★★★★★ Great Story Beginning!
Awesome story line. Relatable to real life. Love the author! Can't wait to see how the plot unfolds. Worth following.-Susan S.

★★★★★ One of the Best cozy books.
I found this on Amazon kindle books. I love the series. The characters & setting. The plots and endings. Waiting patiently for the next book. Short read but engaging. -M. Mineo

★★★★★ Excellent
Really enjoy the book from beginning to the end. I can't wait to start book 2. - Diane G.

★★★★★ Uplifting
I loved it. It follows the struggle to rebuild a life. It does it in a sensitive manner. It Is uplifting.-HB

★★★★★ Great Read!
Started the book this morning and couldn't put it down 'til I finished it. Am looking forward to reading the next one. - Olivia D.

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Synopsis: Key to Savannah-Book 1

Months after the untimely death of mafia made man “Vinnie Garlucci,” his devoted wife, Carlita, discovers a mysterious key in one of his pockets while sorting through his belongings.

With help from her daughter, Mercedes, she sets off to find out what the mysterious key belongs to and soon discovers she has inherited property in historic Savannah, Georgia.

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Vanishing Vacationers: A Cruise Ship Cozy Mystery Novel (Millie's Cruise Ship Mysteries Book 5) Jan 6, 2016

by Hope Callaghan

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Read all of Hope Callaghan's Cruise Ship Cozy Mysteries FREE with Kindle Unlimited!

“If you like cruise ship mysteries, you’ll love Hope Callaghan's Cruise Ship Cozy Mysteries Series”

Vanishing Vacationers - Cruise Ship Cozy Mysteries Book 5

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With a fresh wave of passengers soon to board the Siren of the Seas, Assistant Cruise Director Millie Sanders is shocked when she discovers she has a new roommate and fit to be tied when she learns the new roommate is none other than Danielle Kneldon, her former charge and nemesis!

Danielle’s first assignment is to ensure the ship's special "VIP's," a family who has won a cruise contest, have a wonderful, fun-filled vacation. Millie discovers her coworker has other plans, which includes searching the small island of Kiriban for a missing family and collecting a hefty reward.

When Danielle, along with two of the VIP guests, vanish on the mysterious island, Millie is forced to face her fears and join the search. She enlists the help of her friends and soon they find themselves in a deadly adventure of a lifetime.

Will Millie and the gang track down Danielle and the missing passengers before the ship leaves port or will they become the next victims of the island's curse?

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Cruising Family Style: A Made in Savannah Cozy Mystery Novel (Made in Savannah Mystery Series Book 17) Sep 27, 2021

by Hope Callaghan

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The Garlucci family’s epic cruise vacation onboard the Siren of the Seas is smooth sailing until Carlita’s son becomes a prime suspect after his boss…the head of the “mafia family” is found dead. Can she, along with Assistant Cruise Director, Millie Armati - super sleuth extraordinaire, solve the murder before it’s too late?

“Cruising Family Style” is Book 17 in the Made in Savannah Mystery Series

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Carlita Garlucci and her family are looking forward to a relaxing voyage on board Siren of the Seas cruise ship. Her plan is to rest and recharge her batteries with the most pressing concern being how to spend her vacation days and what delicious dishes to try.

The first few hours of the cruise are everything Carlita envisioned, but things quickly change when someone in the Garlucci family’s party is found dead. And it’s not just anyone, but the head of the “mafia family.”

The tragic event takes a turn for the worse when Carlita’s son, Vinnie, becomes a prime suspect and is locked up in the ship’s jail.

Millie Armati, assistant cruise director and sleuth extraordinaire, along with her close-knit group of friends, offers to help Carlita get to the bottom of what happened.

Can Carlita and her new friends figure out who took out the mob boss before her son is charged with his death – or even more terrifying – the “family” finds out and decides to seek their own revenge?

Find out when you grab your copy of Cruising Family Style today!

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