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	Stay Dark (Web of Dwellers, #1) 4.09 avg rating — 70 ratings — 7 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
	Pivot Point (True Time Book 1) by Tess Manchester (Goodreads Author), CloogieDesign (Illustrator), Geoff Smith (Editor) 4.04 avg rating — 51 ratings — 7 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
	Ashen Lands: A Short Story Post-Apocalyptic Survival Thriller 4.50 avg rating — 10 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
	Echoes in Snowfall (True Time, #3) 4.11 avg rating — 9 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
	Along Came Revenge (True Time #2) 4.50 avg rating — 8 ratings — 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
	Angel and Outcast: A Short Story Supernatural Thriller 4.67 avg rating — 6 ratings — 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
	Catch Sight: A Dark Urban Fantasy Vampire Thriller (Web of Dwellers Book 2) 4.17 avg rating — 6 ratings — 6 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
	Cut Free: A Dark Urban Fantasy Vampire Thriller (Web of Dwellers Book 3) 3.25 avg rating — 4 ratings — 6 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
	Gone Away: A novel of sacrifice and secrets during the Manhattan Project 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 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

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Tess Manchester rated a book it was amazing Bones of the Deep: A Thriller by J.F. Penn (Goodreads Author)	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 foreboding started strong, putting me on edge and excited for the adventure. I listened while walking along the ocean, imaging the tall ship was out there! The immersive story sticks with you. Cinematic and intense, don’t miss it!
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Tess Manchester rated a book it was amazing The Buried and the Drowned: A Short Story Collection by J.F. Penn (Goodreads Author)	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
Dark stories that will keep you thinking long after you’ve read them. The settings are vivid and make you want to visit those places and go on an adventure!
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Tess Manchester rated a book it was amazing The Artisan Author: The Low-Stress, High-Quality, Fan-Focused Approach to Escaping the Publishing Rat Race by Johnny B. Truant (Goodreads Author)	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
Super interesting and great information!
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Immersive and keeps you on edge! You won't look at winery tours the same! ...more
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Tess Manchester rated a book it was amazing Embrace the Chaos: The brand new motivational book to help you master the power of habits and transform your life, from the author of Battle Scars by Jason Fox	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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Tess Manchester rated a book it was amazing Your Author Business Plan Companion Workbook: Take Your Author Career To The Next Level by Joanna Penn (Goodreads Author)	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
A treasure of information to get you started and keep you on track!
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Tess Manchester rated a book it was amazing The Truth About Book Reviews: An Insider's Guide to Getting and Using Reviews to Grow Your Readership by Joe Walters (Goodreads Author)	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
Lots of knowledge and great practical tips!
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Tess Manchester rated a book it was amazing An Enchanted Man: A Broken Spell Series Origin Story (The Broken Spell) by J.M. Goldie (Goodreads Author)	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
This is a fun look at how some of the most intriguing characters came to be where they are. Must read!
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Tess Manchester rated a book it was amazing Write Iconic Characters: Unlocking the core motivations that fuel unforgettable stories (Enneagram for Authors) by Claire Taylor	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
Wow! I have a new understanding on writing characters, emotional depth and stakes, and practical tips to put into practice. Fabulous book!
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