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Marko Realmonte

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Book #3 in the LGBTQ Jake Weston Mystery Series is now out!

The Michaelmas Killer.

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Murder at White Oak won Finalist for Book of the Year from the Independent Author Network.

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	Murder at White Oak (Jake Weston Mystery Series, #1) 4.09 avg rating — 136 ratings — published 2019 — 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 Butcher of Oxford (Jake Weston Mystery Series, #2) 4.32 avg rating — 66 ratings — published 2019 — 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
	Cupid Shot Me by Frank W. Butterfield (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Meg Perry (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Michael Nava (Goodreads Author) (Introduction) 4.24 avg rating — 37 ratings — published 2022 — 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
	The Michaelmas Killer (Jake Weston Mystery, #3) 4.46 avg rating — 28 ratings — published 2021 — 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 Ghost of Broken Hearts: A Cozy Queer Mystery of Ghosts, Secrets, and First Love 4.50 avg rating — 2 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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	Fantastic Creatures Coloring Book by Exploration Gaming, Marko Realmonte (Goodreads Author) (contributor) 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
	Healing Through Art: Stress Relief Adult Coloring Book for Relaxation, Anxiety & Mindfulness by Exploration Gaming, Marko Realmonte (Goodreads Author) (Contributor) 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
	Adorable Claws & Paws: The Ultimate Coloring Book for Adults and Kids, 3 Difficulty Levels, 75+ Cozy Animal designs for Relaxation by Exploration Gaming, Marko Realmonte (Goodreads Author) (Contributor) 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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Book #3 in the Jake Weston Mystery Series is nearing completion. Thanks to all who are patiently waiting...

This one is filled with twists and surprises. I can't wait for you all to read it!

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Fourth Wing (The Empyrean, #1)

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The Collected Works of Charles Dickens: The Complete Works

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