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Veil of Iron: Veiled War Book Two

August 7, 2026
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Veil of Iron: Veiled War Book Two

In Soviet Russia, women wear sexy barbwire!

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The London Apprentice: Makes tea, smokes cigars, sets type

August 6, 2026
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The London Apprentice: Makes tea, smokes cigars, sets type

Please, tell me more. I mean less.

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Bird Dog: Memoir of 1st Lieutenant Elliot A. Willard, One of a Small Group of Army Aviation Liaison Pilots Who Flew the L-19A Cessna in the Korean War

August 6, 2026
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Bird Dog: Memoir of 1st Lieutenant Elliot A. Willard, One of a Small Group of Army Aviation Liaison Pilots Who Flew the L-19A Cessna in the Korean War

Why even bother having a cover photo?

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GAME OF LIFE

August 6, 2026
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GAME OF LIFE

[insert dying Pacman SFX]

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Home of the Shadicans (Heroes of Balyita)

August 5, 2026
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Home of the Shadicans (Heroes of Balyita)

Shadicans, go home. (Also, kerning.)

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AVALON: Quantum Spacetime Portal

August 5, 2026
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AVALON: Quantum Spacetime Portal

“Stay on target… stay on target…”

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John Gideon: Bohemia

August 5, 2026
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John Gideon: Bohemia

How can you finish something like this without realizing that it simply is not working?

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The Girl on a Baker’s Bike

August 4, 2026
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The Girl on a Baker’s Bike

The leg man returns.

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