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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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	The Legman 4.48 avg rating — 27 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
	Her Terrible Mistake 4.44 avg rating — 25 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
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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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SOMATIC EXERCISE THERAPY MADE SIMPLE: Simple Steps to Boost the Mind-Body Connection, Relieve Stress & Anxiety, Improve Flexibility, and Release Chronic Pain and Trauma

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