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Paul Baldowski

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Science Fiction & Fantasy, History, Fiction

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Douglas Adams, Terry Pratchett

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International playboy, raconteur, dilettante extraordinaire and abject fibber.

Writer of matters gaming and Tudor, father, reader of many books, collector of worthless knick-knacks. Not old enough to really grumble, but getting there.

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	The Cthulhu Hack by Paul Baldowski (Goodreads Author), Henning Ludvigsen (artist) 3.92 avg rating — 25 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
	The Dee Sanction by Paul Baldowski (Goodreads Author), Evlyn Moreau (Illustrator), Graham Ward (Additional Writing) 4.11 avg rating — 18 ratings — published 2021 — 7 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
	Paranoia XP: Paranoia Recycled really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 12 ratings — published 2005	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
	From Unformed Realms by Paul Baldowski (Goodreads Author), Apolonis (artist) 3.83 avg rating — 6 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
	The Cthulhu Hack: Valkyrie Nine 4.60 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2019	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
	Symbaroum: Adventure Locations by Paul Baldowski (Goodreads Author), Mattias Johnsson 4.40 avg rating — 5 ratings	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
	Paranoia - The Underplex 3.75 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2006 — 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
	The Cthulhu Hack – Convicts & Cthulhu by Paul Baldowski (Goodreads Author), Geoff Gillan, Dean Engelhardt 3.75 avg rating — 4 ratings	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
	The Cthulhu Hack: The Haunter of the Dark 4.33 avg rating — 3 ratings	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
	The Dee Sanction: Adventures by Paul Baldowski (Goodreads Author), Richard August, Dyson Logos (Cartography) 2.75 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 2021	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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Scrum For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))

by Mark C. Layton

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Stockholm Noir (Akashic Noir)

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Clown Town (Slough House #9)

by Mick Herron

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During a stakeout, Gunvald Larsson witnesses a major fire and becomes an unlikely hero, rescuing many of the occupants. But, investigation of the fire reveals peculiarities and complexities that point to potential arson, suicide, murder and wilful de ...more
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On a recommendation, I picked up this book. On finishing it, I realise that it is book ELEVEN in a series. I knew I was picking up Wisting's career in chronological order, but #11 feels like quite a skip. I enjoy the read. Wisting, as an ordinary poli ...more
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