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James M. Thomas

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Science Fiction, Thriller, Suspense

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Robert Mccammon, Terry Brooks, Robert Asprin, Dean Koontz

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James Thomas lives in Surprise AZ with his lovely wife of 20+ years and two great kids. He holds a Masters degree in science education and is an avid adventurer. He endeavors in many areas of art, seeking fulfillment in these areas of creativeness.

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	Geochemistry and Isotope Hydrology of Representative Aquifers in the Great Basin Region of Nevada, Utah, and Adjacent States : Regional Aquifer System Analysis (#P-1409C) 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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Nice stories in the Corbett world. There were a couple that were forgettable, but a couple really stood out and had some great intensity. Overall 3.75 stars.
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