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R. Vincent Tibbetts

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R. Vincent Tibbetts was raised in Western Pennsylvania during the 1970's. It was a time when their professional football team captured the heart of a city. It was because of this that the surrounding areas immersed themselves in a culture of winning, however those feelings changed with the death of the steel industry. Witnessing the economic shock-wave ripple through these communities from the gutting of such an industrial expanse had an impact on his psyche. It led him to see his surroundings in a new light, he grew to have an appreciation for how things worked, the workings of the natural world, and developing a mindset for conservation.

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	The Concierge 3.48 avg rating — 23 ratings — published 2018 — 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
	Tilt Time by R. Vincent Tibbetts (Goodreads Author), Tanya Besmehn (Editor) 3.75 avg rating — 12 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
	Siege Engines 3.15 avg rating — 13 ratings — published 2016 — 3 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 Descent From Anvil 3.42 avg rating — 12 ratings — published 2017 — 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
	Red Planet Pioneer: Modulus of Resilience 3.70 avg rating — 10 ratings — published 2013 — 9 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
	An Instance of Opposition by R. Vincent Tibbetts (Goodreads Author), Bezuki Services (Illustrator), Tanya Besmehn (Editor) it was ok 2.00 avg rating — 2 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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Tilt Time - A Dystopian Sci-Fi Novel

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In a bleak world on the brink of chaos, Tolver Farnaz craves an escape. The government’s master of civilian time travel presents a golden opportunity, courtesy of his dubious acquaintance. They’ve secured tickets to Led Zeppelin’s iconic 1973 concert, promising opulent hotels, hedonistic parties, and a shot at executing the most audacious heist in rock & roll Read more of this blog post »

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Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die

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Quintessential cyberpunk. If you like the genre its a must read. I felt the graphic novel origins through and through. Vivid, catchy, and was easily infected on the first pizza delivery. Y.T. is a modern Dorthy Gale. Go read Snow Crash.
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Follow Snowman. Give him a chance to spin his tale. If you enjoy Dystopian, once again Margaret Atwood has got you covered.
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Without giving anything away, I really enjoyed the flow of this book and its unique take on the subject of time travel. Refreshing and engaging.
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