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Max Shepherd lives in Hertfordshire, England with his wife, two sons, and a lunatic spaniel who promises to sit down (one day). In the midst of various pursuits: Ancient history academia, horticulture in all its guises, MMA, youth rugby coaching, chess, and a lifelong love of reading, Max spends his time writing sci-fi and fantasy.

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	Stoneheart (The Stoneheart Cycle, #1) 4.17 avg rating — 18 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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He Who Fights With Monsters 7 (He Who Fights with Monsters, #7)

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Electric Blood: and other stories

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