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Rick Mendes

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Rick Mendes spent thirty five years in the technology sector before retiring early to pursue his passion for writing. His first novel, Growing Future Operators, grew out of his professional experience and interest in how technology and education intersect. The story takes place in a fictional city where public and Catholic schools race to be the first to teach DevOps, drawing on Rick’s expertise in software engineering, systems engineering, and cybersecurity.

His second novel, The Chameleon Killer, marks the beginning of a gripping crime fiction series featuring Detective Alma Rossi of the Hillsford Police Department. Inspired by Rick’s lifelong love of crime novels, TV thrillers, and suspenseful films, this series delves into the complexiti ...more

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	Growing Future Operators 4.80 avg rating — 55 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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Colossus: A Novel

by Ross Barkan

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The Heist (Gabriel Allon #14)

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The Picasso Heist: A Thriller

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