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Adam entertains a disheveled stranger named Glenn in his home. In return, Glenn entertains Adam with a series of fantastic tales.
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An ancient Greek god wreaks havoc in 21st century New Orleans in THE NEON GOD.
JOURNEY TO THE SON follows the author’s personal journey to motherhood.
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A motley group of heroes race against the clock to prevent an ancient conspiracy from reestablishing the Spanish Inquisition in modern times in A VIAL...
Kelly Mendenhall’s heavily tattooed body forms the foundation of her memoir, SKIN IN THE GAME: The Stories My Tattoos Tell, with each inked image acting...