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Mark West

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Mark West was born in Coffs Harbour and spent his early years by the beach, fishing, swimming and writing short stories.

When his family later relocated to Canberra for work, Mark attended school with his older sister, Rebecca. Creative by nature and never particularly suited to the academic side of school, he found his place on the rugby field and often in the role of class clown.

After leaving school, Mark followed his father into carpentry, where his creativity found a practical outlet. Under his father's guidance, he developed a passion for craftsmanship, eventually starting his own building business and becoming a builder. While building remains part of his life today, Mark also works as a part-time carer and has found writing to be anot ...more

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Average rating: 4.70 · 57 ratings · 28 reviews · 4 distinct works

	Surviving (A Jackson Kidd Novel Book 1) 4.63 avg rating — 35 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
	Evolving (A Jackson Kidd Novel Book 2) 4.69 avg rating — 13 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
	Frozen Bodies it was amazing 5.00 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
	Adapting (Jackson Kidd #3) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 2 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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Jackson Kidd (2 books)
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Pandemic: The Beginning (Pandemic #1)

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