Dorian Box
Dorian Box is the pen name for A.J. McClurg, a former law professor. He likes to blend dark themes with heart, hope and humor with a goal of evoking tears and laughs over the same book.
His novels have received awards and honors such as: Writer's Digest Award for Genre Fiction; Publishers Weekly BookLife Prize Semifinalist (twice); IndieReader Discovery Award for Fiction; Feathered Quill Medal for Mystery/Suspense; Best Psychological Thriller of the Year and Finalist, Best Legal Thriller of the Year (BestThrillers); National Indie Excellence Award Finalist; and Readers’ Favorite medals in three different categories (Suspense, Humor, and New Adult Fiction).
At one time or another his books have been Amazon No. 1 Bestsellers in categories such
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DeAnna Drake
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Paige Black
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Henry was an adjunct professor for over a decade and developed thousands of hours of attorney education programs. He has been a distinguished trial lawyer in complex litigation for over 40 years, receiving numerous professional honors and still serves as an arbitrator, mediator.
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