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	Taming the Elements (Elwin Escari Chronicles, #1) 3.89 avg rating — 358 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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