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Joseph A. Sackett, a Minnesota native, spent over 20 years serving as an intelligence analyst in the military and later for the Joint Special Operations Command. He holds advanced degrees in Intelligence Studies and Geospatial Intelligence. His research focuses on the vulnerabilities of the U.S. power grid. Inspired by a conversation about the potential repercussions of an EMP attack, Joseph penned his first book to raise public awareness about this critical issue. When he's not writing or studying history, Joseph enjoys reading about combat veterans, supporting the veteran community, and spending time with his family. ...more

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	Echoes of the Dark Sun: A Kerrigan's Quest (Dark Skies: A Kerrigan Survival Saga, #1) 3.95 avg rating — 563 ratings — 9 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
	Dark Horizon: A Kerrigan's Journey (Dark Skies: A Kerrigan Survival Saga, #2) 4.28 avg rating — 253 ratings — 6 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
	Veiled Shadows: Kerrigan's Redemption (Dark Skies: A Kerrigan Survival Saga, #3) 4.43 avg rating — 143 ratings — 4 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
	Fading Light: Kerrigan's Legacy (Dark Skies: A Kerrigan Survival Saga, #4) 4.26 avg rating — 116 ratings — 3 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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	Echoes of the Fallen: Matt Groover's Tale 4.08 avg rating — 38 ratings — 4 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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	Contracts for the Reaper 4.60 avg rating — 25 ratings — 3 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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The Art of Terror: Crafting the Perfect Horror

In the spectral hours of midnight, when the veils between reality and fantasy are at their thinnest, humanity’s most primitive instincts are awakened - the heart-racing, adrenaline-filled sensation of fear. The realm of horror carries a certain inexplicable magnetism, its dark tendrils entwining themselves around our deepest, most innate fears. It's in this paradox of repulsion and fascination whe Read more of this blog post »

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Point of Impact (Nuclear Dawn, #1)

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“In the heart of our deepest fears and the shadowed corners of our darkest nightmares, there I weave my tales. Embracing the chill of horror, the whisper of the paranormal, and the dread of the dystopian, I create worlds where the sinister reigns supreme, where not every ending is happy, and yet, hope persists, a defiant ember in the engulfing darkness.”
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