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Jim Ringel writes the Lama Rinzen mysteries—a series of crime mysteries wrapped inside Buddhist mysteries.

Jim practices Zen, skis, hikes, bikes, and visits brew pubs throughout Colorado seeking out the Buddha in everyday life.

For more information please visit www.jimringel.com

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Average rating: 3.97 · 70 ratings · 29 reviews · 4 distinct works

	Wolf 4.33 avg rating — 30 ratings — published 2013 — 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
	49 Buddhas: Lama Rinzen in the Hell Realm 3.54 avg rating — 26 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
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The Year of Magical Thinking

by Joan Didion

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Knickerbocker's History of New York, Complete

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Pale Fire

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