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The Adventures of Brinkley: The Fence

August 1, 2026
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The Adventures of Brinkley: The Fence

Please let it be electrified.

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Road of Dragons: Part I (Wandering Blacksmith Book 7)

August 1, 2026
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Road of Dragons: Part I (Wandering Blacksmith Book 7)

Sad helmet is sad.

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FAIR DREAM?: UNTHINKABLE TARGET

August 1, 2026
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FAIR DREAM?: UNTHINKABLE TARGET

Random declarations!

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We Were Warned: A Christian End Times Thriller

July 31, 2026
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We Were Warned: A Christian End Times Thriller

“They’re right behind us, aren’t they?”

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The Case of Charles Dexter Ward

July 31, 2026
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The Case of Charles Dexter Ward

This is the same cover art used for some editions of Thoreau’s Walden.

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Joshua and the Lost Souls

July 31, 2026
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Joshua and the Lost Souls

“Lost” is an understatement.

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Those That Remain

July 30, 2026
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Those That Remain

“This image is too small to make a book cover.”

Not to worry, I have an idea…”

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The Conspiracy Summit Dossier: Whistle Blower’s Guide To The Strangest And Most Bizarre Cosmic And Global Conspiracies!

July 30, 2026
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The Conspiracy Summit Dossier: Whistle Blower’s Guide To The Strangest And Most Bizarre Cosmic And Global Conspiracies!

Seems legit.

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