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Teri Polen

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Teri Polen is the author of young adult horror, science fiction, and fantasy novels. Sarah, her debut novel, was a horror finalist in the 2017 Next Generation Indie Book Awards. ReadFREE.ly named Subject A36 one of the 50 Best Indie Books of 2020. An avid reader, movie watcher, and chocolate lover, Teri lives in Bowling Green, KY with her husband and Feline Overlord, Bond. Visit her at TeriPolen.com or on Instagram @Tpolen6

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Average rating: 4.11 · 536 ratings · 271 reviews · 8 distinct works • Similar authors

	Sarah 4.02 avg rating — 208 ratings — published 2016 — 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
	Subject A36 (The Colony, #1) 3.96 avg rating — 115 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
	The Gemini Connection 4.47 avg rating — 49 ratings — 5 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 Power of Three 4.32 avg rating — 44 ratings — published 2024 — 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
	Quantum Wanderlust by Staci Troilo (Goodreads Author), Michele Jones (Goodreads Author), Joan Hall (Goodreads Author) 4.03 avg rating — 36 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
	The Insurgent (The Colony #2) 4.48 avg rating — 31 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
	Meet Me at Midnight by C.J. Redwine (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Mary Weber (Goodreads Author) (Editor), A.D. Uhlar 3.91 avg rating — 33 ratings — published 2023 — 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
	All the Promises We Cannot Keep by Mary Weber (Goodreads Author) (Editor), C.J. Redwine (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Bridgette O'Hare (Goodreads Author) 4.45 avg rating — 20 ratings — published 2024 — 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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The Caretaker

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Seek the Traitor's Son (The Burning Empire, #1)

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On the surface, this sounds like fairy tale. Elodie is a financially insecure, single mother who had Jude at a young age with very little family support. After a whirlwind romance she marries Bren, who dotes on her and Jude, and moves to the US. Shor ...more
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If you're owned by a feline overlord like I am, this heartwarming, cozy novel is for you and is guaranteed to leave a smile on your face. A widow for a couple years, Agnes may seem like a mild-mannered cat lady. Don't be fooled. If you get in the way ...more
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I debated on whether to download this one after receiving a widget, but I'm so glad I did. I finished it in two sittings, so that should tell you something. When Beth's body is found on New Year's Day, it's surprising how many suspects had motive - in ...more
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