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Malia is a wife, a mom to two dogs, and the award-winning author of "Dad Died, Then Mom." During an ordinary day, she's likely to be at her computer, throwing a ball for her dog, relaxing on an outdoor swing, reading, or watching a movie. She also enjoys teaching ballroom and Latin dance classes to people who then become her friends. Malia, Darrell Shelby (husband), Arries (Labrador), and Shelby (Border Collie/Labrador mix) live full-time in a vintage Prevost bus. Spending summers near Minocqua, WI and winters near Pahrump, NV takes them from clear lakes and lush woods to barren deserts and stunning mountains. They love them both! ...more

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Dad Died, Then Mom: Siblings Spiritual & Inspirational Memoir as Caregivers

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REMARKABLY SATISFYING! I’ve never read a bilingual book before, and even though I don’t know Spanish, I really enjoyed this absolutely gripping, page-turning crime mystery. I’d become absorbed in the English-written chapters, then find myself skimming ...more
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WHAT FUN! Who knew that a murder mystery could be so comical and entertaining?? I am confident that you will enjoy this gritty, unique Western tale!
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JUST LOOK AT THE COVER Then let the author take you into the haunted mansion where the story begins… and - OH MY - what a ghostly, twisting, spine-chilling detective thriller it is! Perfect read while Blizzard Iona was raging outside my window!
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PROFOUND HISTORICAL MYSTERY Shiv Saywack is a highly intelligent and sophisticated writer. I don’t think you can go wrong when choosing any book written by him. I’ve read all of them to date… and waiting for the next one to be published!
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WHITE-KNUCKLING NARRATIVE You’ll feel a gripping and dangerous undercurrent as you follow Storm DeVries through this intelligently written military thriller. I certainly recommend UNIFORM COLLUSION as well as every book this author has written!
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WHAT A PAGE-TURNER You’ll feel the atmosphere of 1918 New Orleans as you’re drawn into this well-written, extremely descriptive, and thrilling murder mystery…. Moreover, just wait until you get to the ending!
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