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Ray Veen is a surgical technologist, part-time college instructor, former children's pastor, and an infantry combat veteran. He lives in western Michigan with his lovely wife and four kids. Ray's interests include Irish music, guitars, video games, and he used to know a lot of cool yo-yo tricks.

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Elfhame

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Children of Time (Children of Time, #1)

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Quantum Physics for Beginners: The Non-Scientist’s Guide to the Big Ideas of Quantum Mechanics, with Key Principles, Major Theories, and Experiments Simplified

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Sorry if my activity has dominated your feed this eve. Long past due getting my account set up here proper. You probably don't care, but I pretty much only added books I like -- not every book I've ever read. That'd be tedious. Carry on, Goodreaders.

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