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Gary Kidney

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in Mount Ayr, The United States

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Historical Fiction, Thriller, Suspense

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Dr. Gary Kidney is a historical fiction author best known for The Eagle Scout Picture, a gripping World War II espionage thriller that follows a young American boy working undercover in Nazi Germany. His writing combines historical depth, emotional storytelling, and moral courage, immersing readers in vivid moments of history and human resilience.

Before dedicating himself to writing, Dr. Kidney built an accomplished career in education and academic technology. Over the years, he’s taught hundreds of professors how to use technology in the classroom and guided more than a thousand students, from middle school to graduate levels, through innovative learning experiences. He retired as Deputy Chief Information Officer at Yale University in 2015 ...more

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	The Eagle Scout Picture by Gary Kidney (Goodreads Author), Stephen Dalton (Narrator) 4.88 avg rating — 197 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
	Running Wild Anthology of Stories, Volume 3 by Cecile Sarruf (Editor), Andrew Adams (Contributor), Magaly García (Contributor) 4.25 avg rating — 4 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
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	Toward a quality assurance approach to e-learning courses.: An article from: International Journal on E-Learning by Gary Kidney (Goodreads Author), Leslie Cummings, Azalea Boehm 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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Gary Kidney liked Maxine G.'s review of The Eagle Scout Picture: A WWII Spy Thriller of Courage, Deception, and the cost of Survival: "Gary Kidney delivers a gripping WWII spy thriller that’s as tense as it is authentic. … Rich in historical detail and packed with suspense, this novel captures both the brutality of war and the psychological toll of espionage."
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Gary Kidney liked Paige Sullivan's review of The Eagle Scout Picture: A WWII Spy Thriller of Courage, Deception, and the cost of Survival: "There is a moral daring in this book that I admired. The novel asks readers to sit with guilt, shame, and bravery without offering a tidy resolution. It reads like a confession you cannot turn away from. The scenes showing the cost of survival felt a" Read more of this review »
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Gary Kidney liked Finley Harrington's review of The Eagle Scout Picture: A WWII Spy Thriller of Courage, Deception, and the cost of Survival: "Reading The Eagle Scout Picture was like stepping into a moral labyrinth. Our group was enthralled by how Gary Kidney built tension not just through espionage, but through the protagonist’s inner war. We felt every ounce of that conflict the guilt, t" Read more of this review »
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Gary Kidney liked Brooke Hamilton's review of The Eagle Scout Picture: A WWII Spy Thriller of Courage, Deception, and the cost of Survival: "Our club reads a lot of WWII fiction, but few books have sparked as much genuine feeling as this one. Zelly’s struggle between duty and morality struck such a chord. The writing feels grounded, unpretentious, and incredibly human. One scene in partic" Read more of this review »
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Gary Kidney made a comment on Ethan J.’s review of The Eagle Scout Picture: A WWII Spy Thriller of Courage, Deception, and the cost of Survival " A sequel will be coming - Title is "Iron Curtain Liea & Spies" ...more "
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Gary Kidney made a comment on Henrietta H.’s review of The Eagle Scout Picture: A WWII Spy Thriller of Courage, Deception, and the cost of Survival " Why suck a poor rating on the stars? "
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