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I F G O'Donnell

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Ian F G O’Donnell grew up in Sussex and Kent, and moved to London at the first opportunity, where he has lived ever since. The Way Beneath The Wood is Ian’s first self-published novel, founded upon a passion for early 20th century fantasy and horror and his formative years in the wilds of Sussex. He lives surrounded by books in Islington with his wife and their two university age creative kids. For his sins he’s a season ticket holder at the Arsenal.

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