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J. L. Burrows has a master's degree in education and has taught English for nearly twenty years. She is a member of ACFW, an editor for Scrivenings Press, a columnist and reviewer for Clean Fiction Magazine, and co-leader for Charis, a local writing group, and sponsor for her high school's Creative Writing Club. She’s been writing about the connection of God’s love to human conflict and pain for over twenty years, weaving stories designed to help people find Truth, faith, and love. When she's not enjoying quiet time with her husband or helping her daughter and son, she's taking care of her sweet Shiapoos who require miles of tender love and care. And when the sun is set and the day is done, you'll find her living the thrills of a hundred li ...more

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	Hunted by Darkness (Balance Keeper #1) 4.41 avg rating — 22 ratings — published 2021 — 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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	After the Darkness (Balance Keeper #3) 4.80 avg rating — 10 ratings — published 2023 — 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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	Hints of Darkness (Balance Keeper #0.5) 4.60 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2021 — 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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	Shadows: The Shadow Demon Series it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 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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	Daniel Periton: And Other Gatherings From the Driftwood of Idle Hours on the Poetic Sea 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2015 — 9 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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