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George Fillis

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in San Antonio, Texas, The United States

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George Fillis is the internationally published author of the Collingwood Series. A graduate of Trinity University, he lives in San Antonio, Texas, with his wife, Karen. He discovered his passion for writing after careers in securities, real estate, and biotech. Inspired by travels to China and Canada, he heard a remarkable love story about a ‘paper son,’ which was the seed for the Collingwood Series.

“The Collingwood Series is Canadian historical fiction at its best.” - Diane Donovan, Midwest Book Review

Fans of Lisa See and Celeste Ng will enjoy this riveting saga of history, suspense, and love. It is recommended that these books be read in chronological order.

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George Fillis I learn more about myself through the process of writing stories, discovering a creativity and a release of expression within me that continually amaz…moreI learn more about myself through the process of writing stories, discovering a creativity and a release of expression within me that continually amazes me in the true sense of the word. When crafting a storyline based on people experiencing real events and then dramatizing plots around these data points, I become fully connected to the characters.(less)

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George Fillis The second book in the Collingwood Series, which is a 20th-century historical fiction novel about the plight of human trafficking victims and how one …moreThe second book in the Collingwood Series, which is a 20th-century historical fiction novel about the plight of human trafficking victims and how one of those victims, Tao Wen Shun or Winson, went through a heart-wrenching experience of separation from his family and entrance into a tumultuous new world. The story begins in China in 1949 during a bloody civil war and continues to a Canadian society where Winson is judged based on his skin color and racial background. Although this is a story of coming to Canada, it could be anywhere. (less)

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Average rating: 4.33 · 1,018 ratings · 94 reviews · 5 distinct works • Similar authors

	A Heart To Survive (Collingwood, #1) 4.28 avg rating — 759 ratings — published 2020 — 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
	Unpunished Crimes (Collingwood, #3) 4.42 avg rating — 130 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
	An Unexpected Father (Collingwood, #2) 4.46 avg rating — 95 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
	Burden of Conscience: fourth novel in the Collingwood Series 4.65 avg rating — 34 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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George Fillis liked Bonnie's review of A Heart To Survive (Collingwood, #1): "I know very little about life in Canada in the 1950s or about the difficulties and racism that Chinese immigrants faced there. The young man whose story is told leaves China because his family is facing persecution from the communists who took over h" Read more of this review »
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George Fillis liked Carol's review of A Heart To Survive (Collingwood, #1): "This book is an insight into pure evil This book is an insight into pure evilness but also calm wisdom that counters evilness and builds character. The research behind this story becomes quite an education in so many ways." Read more of this review »
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