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William J. Barry

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Born in Newton, New Jersey, William j. Barry dreamed of adventure from his earliest days. Relocating first to Florida and then to Georgia, his nomadic upbringing fueled his passion for storytelling. As a youth, his imagination roamed freely, bringing to life adventurous tales that would later become a hallmark of his writing.

A graduate of the University of Georgia with a degree in Psychology, William's insights into the human psyche enrich his characters and plots. After college, he channeled his creativity into the literary world, creating a captivating YA dark-fantasy trilogy: Sebastian and the Afterlife (2011), Agents of the Reaper (2012), and Forever Awakening (2014). V ...more

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	Sebastian and the Afterlife 3.80 avg rating — 30 ratings — published 2011 — 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
	Will's Corvette 4.75 avg rating — 16 ratings — published 2022 — 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
	One Summer Vacation 4.67 avg rating — 15 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
	The Arcade 4.91 avg rating — 11 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
	Sebastian and the Afterlife II -Agents of the Reaper 3.75 avg rating — 12 ratings — published 2012 — 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
	The After-School Paranormal Detective Agency 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
	Forever Awakening 4.33 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2014	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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