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The Path of Swords (The Song of Amhar Book 1)

January 22, 2026
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The Path of Swords (The Song of Amhar Book 1)

It might not be a good idea to use a font that loudly invites comparison to the greatest fantasy novel ever written.

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Go Away, Little Girl

January 22, 2026
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Go Away, Little Girl

It looks like she’s gone as far away as she can, really.

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Long Island Loves its Animals: Poetry for Inspiration

January 22, 2026
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Long Island Loves its Animals: Poetry for Inspiration

“Inspiriation.”

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Protect & Defend: Suspenseful, Clean Language EX-MILITARY THRILLER Fiction with Fast-Paced Action and Adventure (Jacob St. Christopher Action Thriller Books – Book 1)

January 21, 2026
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Protect & Defend: Suspenseful, Clean Language EX-MILITARY THRILLER Fiction with Fast-Paced Action and Adventure (Jacob St. Christopher Action Thriller Books – Book 1)

Ex-military with clean language… so it’s fantasy?

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THIS Somatic Compassionate Grief

January 21, 2026
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THIS Somatic Compassionate Grief

I’m sorry for your loss, but please don’t try to sell your therapy journal.

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Posse of Thieves: A Comedy Caper (The Tinman Series Book 1)

January 21, 2026
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Posse of Thieves: A Comedy Caper (The Tinman Series Book 1)

Hyuk, hyuk.

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Death in Piccadilly: A 1930s Mystery (David Adair series)

January 20, 2026
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Death in Piccadilly: A 1930s Mystery (David Adair series)

The kind of murder where everyone goes about their day as usual, I see.

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SalsSky: The Chosen One — Preview Edition: A Soul-Awakening Novel That Transforms Lives

January 20, 2026
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SalsSky: The Chosen One — Preview Edition: A Soul-Awakening Novel That Transforms Lives

SalsSky is both the title and the author. And “Preview Edition” means he wants you to pay for what would normally be the Amazon sample.

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