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Mike Kerr, a Chicago native, is the author of the 2025 Global Book Awards Silver Medal for Historical Romance novel, Maria and the Russian Soldier. His stories are a mix of mystery, crime and history with richly-defined characters who inhabit America's many brilliant yet deadly eras.
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Even with 30+ excellent ratings between Amazon (4.7) and Goodreads (4.7), I wanted a professional review.

The OnlineBookClub reviewer dings me for "minor typographical errors", but says its "definitely 4-star material" (out of 4 stars).

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What You Should Know About Ancient History: Major Great Civilizations of Antiquity (Essential Knowledge Library)

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The Legion takes foreign nationals into their service. They change the names of their recruits and don’t ask for backgrounds. They’ll execute you if you fail in your duty. Otherwise, they’re offering you a place to hide and to be a part of something. ...more
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This book had dramatic and compelling artwork. And the story was fascinating. Truly, I knew of him, the "master of light", but I didn't know anything of his personal life. This book drove me to the research. I very much enjoyed this graphic novel ...more
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