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Ryan Troske

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A former Biologist, Ryan has since traded in his rain gear for bunker gear and a badge, working as a Firefighter and Police Officer in southeast Missouri for the last 4+ years where he resides with his wife, two young boys, and their very energetic dog. When he's not putting out fires, cleaning up the streets, or chasing his rambunctious boys around the house, Ryan enjoys writing, and hopes to make it more than a hobby rather than "that thing he tried one time." ...more

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Average rating: 4.21 · 53 ratings · 43 reviews · 3 distinct works

	The Rising (Supernaturals Book 1) 4.18 avg rating — 51 ratings — published 2016 — 2 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
	The Recruit (Supernaturals Book 2) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2020	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
	The Recruit: Supernaturals Book 2 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	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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Scorched Earth (Dark Shores #4)

by Danielle L. Jensen (Goodreads Author)

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The Land of Sweet Forever: Stories and Essays

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Project Hail Mary

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“No matter what each day brings -- the trials and tribulations that may cross my path, the turmoil, the ugliness -- when I look at this picture I'm reminded that life is precious and there is still beauty in this world.”
― Ryan Troske, The Rising

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