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Brett Cottrell

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Las Vegas, The United States

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Brett Cottrell was born and bred in Las Vegas. His writings blend religious and political satire with whimsical, action-packed absurdity. He’s been a bartender, drummer in a rock and roll band, legislative intern, and attorney. He studied political theory at Boise State University and graduated from The George Washington University Law School. Cottrell lives in Washington, DC, with his wife and their opinionated dog, Tico.

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Average rating: 4.1 · 29 ratings · 9 reviews · 2 distinct works

	The End of the World Is Rye 3.94 avg rating — 17 ratings — published 2014 — 5 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 Valley of Fire 4.33 avg rating — 12 ratings — published 2011 — 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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Tico the Steeler Dog's Week 6 Picks

Tico's Week 6 Picks

Steelers Offense
Steelers at Chiefs: MISSING but PRESUMED DANGEROUS – the Steelers offense. Last seen on January 8, 2017. Chiefs by 5.
Lions at Saints: “I did not have sex with…wait, that Stafford lady? A son, you say?”

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Vera Rubin: A Life

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