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J.J. Smithson

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J.J. Smithson grew up in the hamlet of Minaki, Ontario. He has worked as an elementary school teacher and a fish biologist. He was a reluctant reader growing up but has since discovered the joy of reading and writing middle grade adventure/fantasy.

In his free time, he enjoys exploring the mountains and rivers near his home in the East Kootenays with his wife and two children.

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The Devils (The Devils, #1)

by Joe Abercrombie

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