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Tom Dell'Aringa

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in Chicago, The United States
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Tolkien, C.J. Cherryh, Philip K. Dick, Stephen R. Donaldson

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August 2015

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Tom Dell’Aringa is a science fiction writer from the Chicago area who loves great characters. Rick Deckard. Dirk Gently. Ellen Ripley. Roland Deschain. You know who these people are, right?

His stories have believable worlds populated with people you’ll learn to love - and possibly hate. Either way, his books are called “page turners” by his readers for a reason. Each chapter is like the end of that latest Netflix show you are binging... just... one... more.

When he’s not listening to an interesting podcast or chasing down a new bottle of whiskey for his collection, you’ll find him on a long walk working out the next big moment in his next book.

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Tom Dell'Aringa On my vacation I really wanted to get a chance to read my CHRISTMAS present Recursion by Blake Crouch. I was able to do it - burned through it in two …moreOn my vacation I really wanted to get a chance to read my CHRISTMAS present Recursion by Blake Crouch. I was able to do it - burned through it in two days! Fantastic book - just the thing you want to lose yourself in during vacation.(less)
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The Rook by Daniel O'Malley

I'd heard so much about this book, and some of the editorial reviews are off the charts. As an author, I'm always interested (and excited) to see something new in fiction. I came to the book with high expectations, but it ended up being a roller coaster ride ending in disappointment.

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Blanchland Blues by Tom Dell'Aringa
"Got this free on Bookbub and thoroughly enjoyed the ride. Dishonoured pilot and snarky robot who is far too clever for his own good but makes a good alarm clock. John has to prove his innocence and save Ril with the help of Lizaphants Tuk and Muk, we" Read more of this review »
Blanchland Blues by Tom Dell'Aringa
"Wonderful fast paced sci to book #1

John is a former military pilot trying to make a name for himself as a smuggler. He is not very good at it. Alongside of him is an obsolete robot with its own opinion. They are like oil and water.
John is blackmailed" Read more of this review »
Blanchland Blues by Tom Dell'Aringa
"Bickering partners......

The relationship from he'll gets a boost as they are challenged to survive. Greatly entertaining so much that I couldn't stop laughing. Thrilling action throughout."
Blanchland Blues by Tom Dell'Aringa
"Fun book. Action, humor, interesting characters. Not just the mains, but the next tier are also well rounded. Works well as a standalone story. Doesn't leave you hanging for the next in the series, but it does continue on. Looking forward to reading " Read more of this review »
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“You must think I’m the biggest idiot in the galaxy.” “He wouldn’t be the first,” said Alvis.”
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“One of my favorites from my favorite author of all time:

The story-maker proves a successful 'sub-creator'. He makes a Secondary World which your mind can enter. Inside it, what he relates is 'true': it accords with the laws of that world. You therefore believe it, while you are, as it were, inside. The moment disbelief arises, the spell is broken; the magic, or rather art, has failed.

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Nora-adrienne Hey Tom, thanks for being a Goodread's friend. Feel free to troll through my friend list here for your favorite authors.


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