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Michael Kenneth Smith

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Tiffin, Ohio, The United States

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Historical Fiction, Romance, Action & Adventure

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MICHAEL KENNETH SMITH is the author of six historical novels including the international Amazon bestseller, The Postwoman, based on the true story of WWII Resistance fighter, Andreé De Jongh. Trained as a mechanical engineer, Smith turned to writing after building—and selling—a successful auto parts business. Storytelling is his lifelong passion.

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	The Postwoman 4.49 avg rating — 313 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Scarred: A Civil War Novel of Redemption 4.18 avg rating — 51 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Home Again 4.03 avg rating — 39 ratings — published 2014 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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“Dedee noticed she had a red triangle, which meant she was a communist.”
― Michael Kenneth Smith, The Postwoman

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“trains heading south to Danville. Yancey worked his way through the throng. Parked next to the depot were two large freight wagons”
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