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W.M. Leesman

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Bill spent time in both Alberta and Oregon while growing up. The two divergent cultures led to a well-rounded view of the world.

Baseball was a passion with opportunity. Bill played in several national championships at different levels and at 18, pitched for a team representing Canada in a World Championship. A serious injury prevented him from continuing at the same level.

An independent, entrepreneurial spirit contributed to opening a bookstore in his early 20s. Later he was drawn into the numismatics world by a friend and baseball colleague, where he worked successfully for 10 years. During that time, he started writing a book and met the love of his life.

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	The Judas Legacy (The Apocalypse Series #1) 4.23 avg rating — 39 ratings — 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
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