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D.P. Benjamin

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Born

in Greeley, Colorado, The United States

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https://benjaminauthor.com/

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@DonPaulBenjamin

Genre

Mystery, Fantasy, Historical Fiction

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D.P. Benjamin is an award-winning novelist. A veteran, he served as a military journalist with the U.S. Army. His genres are mystery, fantasy, alternative history, and true history.

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	A Lavender Wedding 3.86 avg rating — 36 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
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Around lunchtime, in the year 79 of the Christian Era, on the coast of what is now modern-day Italy, a once-dormant volcano rumbled. Ash rained down on the first day as residents of the nearby city of Pompeii gathered their belongings and debated whether to leave or stay. A day later, Mount Vesuvius erupted in spectacular fashion. Filling the air with searing debris and gases, the eruption blotted

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A timeless fable A stirring tale, unforgettable characters, non-Stop action, romance, and humor. This is a compelling and well told tale of valor, intrigue, and redemption.
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A Dystopian World: History Re-imagined An improbable scenario of alternative history made genuine by real and masterfully crafted characters. Can't wait to read book two! ...more
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A timeless fable A stirring tale, unforgettable characters, non-Stop action, romance, and humor. This is a compelling and well told tale of valor, intrigue, and redemption.
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“Hope is not the conviction that something will turn out well, but the certainty that something makes sense regardless of how it turns out. ”
― Barbara Johnson

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