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Wendy Tarasoff |
Pen Name Wendy Turner
Author. Educator. Storyteller.

Get ready for three times the fun and three times the
cheese!



Join Freddie, the most talkative mouse you'll ever
meet, as he scurries from one adventure to the next. This book kicks off the series with a trio of tales:

  • Meeting Freddie: The adventure begins.

  • Freddie's Great Escape: A whisker-thin getaway.

  • Three Mice High: Mischief goes to new heights.


It’s a heartwarming romp full of clever mouse antics
that will leave you smiling. Keep your eyes peeled for their next big journey in The Key of Destiny, hitting shelves in late 2026!

Get ready for three times the fun and three times the
adventure!


Join Freddie, the most talkative mouse you'll ever meet, as he scurries from one adventure to the next. This book kicks off the series with a trio of tales:

  • The Measure of a Talking Mouse at Two and Three Quarters: The adventure begins in the second book in the Freddie, the Talking Mouse Series.

  • Invisible Message: With Freddie's recipe, send magical messages to your friends.

  • Worrywarts: If you have them on your butt, how do you get rid of them?


    It’s a heartwarming romp full of clever mouse antics that will leave you smiling. Keep your eyes peeled for their next big journey in The Key of Destiny, hitting shelves in late 2026.

Get ready for three times the fun and three times the read!
Join Freddie, the most talkative mouse you'll ever
meet, as he scurries from one adventure to the next. This book kicks off the series with a trio of tales:

  • Meeting Sam: The 3rd book in the series continues.

  • The Size of a Mouse: Big or small, you choose.

  • A Trip to Paris, France: Magic in Paris and a Test of Character.

    It’s a heartwarming romp full of clever mouse antics that will leave you smiling. Keep your eyes peeled for their next big journey in The Key of Destiny, hitting shelves in late 2026!

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Book Blurb for Diamond
Get ready for a gripping crime thriller, packed with suspense, mystery, and shocking twists!
Join detectives Matt Lando and Pickett as they dive into a dangerous diamond heist investigation that quickly turns into a chilling serial killer mystery. What begins as a simple case unravels into a dark web of secrets, where every clue leads deeper into danger.
This fast-paced murder mystery thriller delivers a sequence of high-stakes moments:
The Diamond Heist: A missing gem that sparks a deadly investigation.

The Red Shoe Clue: A strange detail that connects to a series of murders.

The Final Threat: A race against time as the killer closes in.
As the truth unfolds, the case becomes more than just another investigation. It becomes a fight for survival. With tension rising and time running out, Matt and Pickett must stop a ruthless killer before it’s too late.
It’s a suspense-filled detective thriller with psychological depth, unexpected turns, and edge-of-your-seat action that will keep you hooked from start to finish. Perfect for fans of crime fiction, mystery thrillers, and suspense novels who crave intense storytelling.
Stay alert for what comes next, because in Diamond, nothing is ever as simple as it seems.

The Key to Destiny
Coming Soon

The adventure you have been waiting for is almost here.

When a mysterious package arrives at the house, it unleashes something no one could have prepared for, a gateway to magical realms and the ancient Shadowlord, Nox, dark, powerful, and hungry to extinguish all magic forever.

Now Freddie and the gang must leave everything they know behind. Through enchanted lands full of wonder and danger, they must rally the forces of light and face Nox and his shadow minions in an epic battle that will decide the fate of all magic.

The beloved characters from Freddie, the Talking Mouse are back, and this time the stakes could not be higher.

About The Author

Wendy Tarasoff, BA
Pen Name Wendy Turner

Wendy realized words and sentences made the difference for her writing. She went from writing E letter grade papers to writing an A++ play. She grew up in an oral tradition household telling stories around the kitchen table, and worked as a waitress, gas jockey, and then as a secretary. She completed her degree in
English at Simon Fraser University whilst eating a lot of chocolate. Wendy won
an Award for Poetry: The judges for the poetry competition were Mayor Wright
from the City of New Westminster, and one of two Poet Laureates in Canada.


Wendy’s Works

Flagship Children’s Book Series

Freddie, the Talking Mouse (3 stories in each book—yellow, red, and purple
covers)

The antics of a mouse are wonderful for children and adults alike looking for stories that are deeper in thought and action. Tales of cheese mixed with fiction and non-fiction elements.

Diamond, a Murder Mystery Thriller

A diamond heist that uncovered a serial set of murders.

The Secret Sauce of Sentences

Guide to the English Verb (A companion to the Secret Sauce of Sentences (underdevelopment).

Her work can be found at Amazon.com under her real or pen name listed above. She also helps fellow writers get their writing edited for Amazon.com. In addition, she has designers on tap for your special book cover.

Reach Wendy directly at wtarasoff7@gmail.com. Please leave a review on the book on Amazon. I appreciate your feedback, and you can visit my website at
turtlepublications.com.

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