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William Klem

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Bill resides in southern California with his wife, kids, and their noble beast Ghost Dog. He whiles away the days with a 9-5 job as a commercial insurance underwriter. Magglio Cervantes is his first novel, the sales from which it is hoped to establish a slush fund for his milkshake and eBook habits.

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The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz

by Erik Larson (Goodreads Author)

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William Klem rated a book it was amazing On the Trail of the Serpent: The Life and Crimes of Charles Sobhraj by Richard Neville	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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William Klem rated a book liked it Northhanger Abbey by Jane Austen	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
Not Ms. Austen's best work, but good enough to read, even if not good enough to recommend. ...more
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This is a fun book and cool sci-fi story. And the author, a writing style all his own. I enjoyed The Wild Tile.
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