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Mathematical Wars: A scientific approach to the art of war

December 14, 2025
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Mathematical Wars: A scientific approach to the art of war

Don’t trust fractions. They’re always double agents.

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Wyverns Never Die (Honeymoon from Hell Book 3)

December 13, 2025
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Wyverns Never Die (Honeymoon from Hell Book 3)

Once again: Declan, I love you man, but…

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The Sun and The Boy

December 13, 2025
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The Sun and The Boy

Now THAT’S an unlikely friendship.

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The Taste of Her Magic

December 13, 2025
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The Taste of Her Magic

If you know what I mean. (h/t Doug)

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Draculand

December 12, 2025
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Draculand

Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.

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Target Pool: A Novel

December 12, 2025
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Target Pool: A Novel

It’s hard to target when you’ve forgotten your glasses.

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I, Richard Plantagenet: Book Two: Loyaulte Me Lie

December 12, 2025
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I, Richard Plantagenet: Book Two: Loyaulte Me Lie

The only branding in the covers for this series is simple unreadability.

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Framed: A Villain’s Perspective on Social Media

December 11, 2025
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Framed: A Villain’s Perspective on Social Media

And by “social media,” I think he means Friendster.

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