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	Pivot Point (True Time Book 1) by Tess Manchester (Goodreads Author), CloogieDesign (Illustrator), Geoff Smith (Editor) 3.95 avg rating — 40 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
	Stay Dark (Web of Dwellers, #1) 4.15 avg rating — 27 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 4.67 avg rating — 6 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) 3.86 avg rating — 7 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) 4.33 avg rating — 6 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
	Catch Sight: A Dark Urban Fantasy Vampire Thriller (Web of Dwellers Book 2) 4.67 avg rating — 3 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
	Angel and Outcast: A Short Story Supernatural Thriller it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	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) 0.00 avg rating — 0 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
	Web of Dwellers 3-Book Collection: Stay Dark, Catch Sight, Cut Free 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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The Girl on the Train

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Glass Sword (Red Queen, #2)

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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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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
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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 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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A story of heart, weaving between significant historical moments from a fascinating perspective. A perfect blend of personal perseverance and professional triumph.
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Tess Manchester rated a book it was amazing Revelation: The In-between: Book 1 by K Willeford	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
An adventure! I was hooked all the way through. The story really made me think. Someone’s heaven could be another person’s hell. I’m excited for the next book!
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