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Craig R. Hipkins

Goodreads Author

Born

in Worcester, The United States

Website

https://hipkinstwins.com/

Twitter

https://twitter.com/CraigHipkins

Genre

Historical Fiction, History, Suspense

Influences

Howard Pyle, Sir Walter Scott

Member Since

November 2019

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Craig R. Hipkins was born in Worcester, Massachusetts. He currently lives in North Carolina.
Craig published his first book, “Fireballs: A History of Meteors and other Atmospheric Phenomena” in 2009. Adalbert is his first novel. It is the sequel to the novel Astrolabe written by his late twin brother Jay S. Hipkins (1968-2018)
He is an avid long distance runner. He also enjoys astronomy and reading history in his spare time.

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Average rating: 4.68 · 184 ratings · 95 reviews · 6 distinct works • Similar authors

	Bandy 4.70 avg rating — 102 ratings — 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
	Clement: The Green Ship 4.66 avg rating — 32 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
	Clement: Boy Knight of Normandy 4.73 avg rating — 30 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
	Adalbert 4.42 avg rating — 12 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
	Clement: The Templar's Treasure (3) 4.71 avg rating — 7 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
	Clement: Land of the Zagwe Kings it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	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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William Cullen Bryant: To A Waterfowl

By Craig: I don't read a lot of poetry. I mostly read novels, history and science books. However, certain poems strike my fancy. One of these is W. C. Bryant's To A Waterfowl. I am not certain when Bryant wrote it, but I imagine it was one of his earlier poems. To me, it is his best. A man stands on the shore near dusk and observes a waterfowl. Bryant doesn't specifically tell the reader what kin

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Craig Hipkins wants to read How to Survive a Horror Story by Mallory Arnold	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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Craig Hipkins rated a book it was amazing SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT: YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING! by Rachel Jamerson	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
This is a nice little book with a little of everything in it. The first half deals primarily with the authors view of the current state of affairs regarding the United States. She makes some great points relating to the dysfunctional society that we ...more
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Craig Hipkins rated a book it was amazing Bandy by Craig R. Hipkins (Goodreads Author)	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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Craig Hipkins rated a book it was amazing Finn's Clock by Dean Whitlock (Goodreads Author)	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
I bought this book at the Vermont Ren Faire after meeting the author. Mr. Whitlock has published a number of YA books. This one deserves a high grade. It is well written and kept me interested throughout the narrative. It is told by the hero of the s ...more
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Craig Hipkins rated a book it was amazing The Dead Game (The Dead Game Series, #1) by Susanne Leist (Goodreads Author)	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
Something strange is happening in the town of Oasis. The Dead Game is book # 1 in a trilogy by Susanne Leist. This book has that small town vibe that resonates with the reader. I previously read this authors novel Meet me in Maine, which I enjoyed an ...more
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Craig Hipkins rated a book it was amazing Crusader's Path by Mary Ann Bernal	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
If you are looking for a medieval novel set at the time of the First Crusade look no further than this book. I have always been fascinated with this time period, a generation after the Norman Conquest. The novel revolves around a knight, Etienne who ...more
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Craig Hipkins rated a book it was amazing Meet Me In Maine (The Blue Harbor Series, #1) by Susanne Leist (Goodreads Author)	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
I had not read anything by author Susanne Leist before but had noticed this book and decided to give it a shot. I was not disappointed. The novel revolves along the fictional town of Blue Harbor Maine. Two young women, disillusioned with life in the ...more
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Craig Hipkins rated a book it was amazing War at Saber Point: Banastre Tarleton and the British Legion by John Knight (Goodreads Author)	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
I bought a copy of this book after visiting the Cowpens battlefield over the summer. I found it to be a compelling read. Tarleton was a womanizing rake but definitely had talent when it came to the battlefield. The author does a great job giving the ...more
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Craig Hipkins rated a book it was amazing Deceptive Love: Regency Secrets by Peggy McGee	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
Perhaps my favorite genre to read is historical fiction. I have read a few of Peggy McGee’s books before and found them to be entertaining. She writes with a Christian theme in mind. This book was a splendid read, fast paced with plenty of substance ...more
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