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Valley Of Death, Zombie Trailer Park
Just a few miles outside of Albuquerque New Mexico in a remote valley something has gone horribly wrong. To their eternal regret some people have mistaken the screams echoing in the hills as coyotes singing to the moon. When Josey drives his truck down into the valley he quickly learns the disturbing truth. It's not coyotes howling. It's men or what used to be men. Josey discovers that the valley is home to the depraved, the noble, the damned, the innocent, the beautiful, and of course the walking dead. When the least dangerous thing you encounter is an angry rattlesnake you know you've made a wrong turn at Albuquerque. What kind of zombies are they? There has been an interesting but ultimately pointless debate going on for years about what constitutes a zombie. Is it a dead person who walks around causing mayhem? Or is it someone who is violently insane and seeks only to kill and destroy? Why not both? Nestled in a remote valley, the residents of The Albuquerque Springs Trailer Park have lived out there lives nearly forgotten by the rest of the world. The trailer park is home to dozens of illegal immigrants, a hermit who has turned his back on society, a veteran of World War 2, a grumpy old woman, a family of Meth cookers known to local police officials as the Redneck Gourmets, and a beautiful young woman, are just a few. Life was peaceful and quiet (actually quite boring) until a deadly industrial accident killed Juan, one of the illegal immigrants. His friends and neighbors promised to dispose of the victim's body. Unfortunately, he came back and disposed of them- one mouthwatering bite at a time. William Robert Who is he? Born in southern California in the 1960’s, William Bebb is a man of many talents. In the late 1980’s and early 1990’s, he earned scholarships for Forensic Speaking at two universities. William was also Editor of a University of Alabama at Birmingham's premier newspaper from 1989 to 1991.
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First published November 16, 2010
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January 14, 2022
Just a few miles outside of Albuquerque, New Mexico, is a valley. Nestled in a remote valley, the residents of The Albuquerque Springs Trailer Park are the forgotten. The working poor and just trying to get by, people struggling paycheck to paycheck. Today, something has gone terribly wrong. Josey drives his truck into a scene from his worst nightmare. When I got this free on Amazon, I was prepared to hate it. I mean zombies in a trailer park right? I was dead wrong (pun intended). Bebb brought the action and even gave me meth zombies. The characters were sassy and made me laugh. I really enjoyed my time in Albuquerque Springs Trailer Park.
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December 24, 2013
Normally I like the "First Paragraph" start, but this book's dedication is so freakin' on point that I have to quote it: This novel is dedicated to all my friends and enemies who made me what I am today. With a special thanks to my ex-wife, who taught me the true meaning of horror.
Wow. Just wow. This has got to be one of the best, craziest, whacked out zombie books I've ever read. There's a Pulp Fiction-esque cast of characters that boggle the imagination with their inventiveness - a septic tank driver, a Mexican cutie, the requisite kid, a World War II vet, a crazy lady with loose dentures - and those are just the "good guys". Add in the sheriff's crew, the ICE squad, the impossible scenario of Charlie the Nam vet, his snake and a monkey, sprinkle in some factory-inspired Mexican death and zombie resurrection. Oh, did I forget to mention the Bonnie and Clyde pair of meth-heads? Stir it all up with non-stop action and sprinkle lots of gore and a smidgeon of humor, a la "Evil Dead" style.
This book has definitely made my top 5 for the year. Mr. William Bebb, thank you. From the bottom of my heart - what a great read!
Wow. Just wow. This has got to be one of the best, craziest, whacked out zombie books I've ever read. There's a Pulp Fiction-esque cast of characters that boggle the imagination with their inventiveness - a septic tank driver, a Mexican cutie, the requisite kid, a World War II vet, a crazy lady with loose dentures - and those are just the "good guys". Add in the sheriff's crew, the ICE squad, the impossible scenario of Charlie the Nam vet, his snake and a monkey, sprinkle in some factory-inspired Mexican death and zombie resurrection. Oh, did I forget to mention the Bonnie and Clyde pair of meth-heads? Stir it all up with non-stop action and sprinkle lots of gore and a smidgeon of humor, a la "Evil Dead" style.
This book has definitely made my top 5 for the year. Mr. William Bebb, thank you. From the bottom of my heart - what a great read!
March 6, 2020
An okay book.
Lots of typos.
Had a hard time getting into this book,
Lots of typos.
Had a hard time getting into this book,
April 7, 2013
Instant William Bedd fan!
I read soooo many Zombie stories and while most are good more are average, very few are excellent. Valley Of Death, Zombie Trailer Park is one of those few. The story never slows once it get going, it just doesn't stop. There are a few "flashbacks" but they are never very long and complement the scenes. The characters are wonderful and well written..no seriously the characters are great. Even as new characters/victims are introduced through out the story it never takes away from what is going on. William has a talent for interweaving a host of people new and old with out breaking stride or loosing the readers attention. This was a very difficult book to put down. I'm looking forward to reading Zombies of All Hallows Evil! More Zombie books should be written this well.
I read soooo many Zombie stories and while most are good more are average, very few are excellent. Valley Of Death, Zombie Trailer Park is one of those few. The story never slows once it get going, it just doesn't stop. There are a few "flashbacks" but they are never very long and complement the scenes. The characters are wonderful and well written..no seriously the characters are great. Even as new characters/victims are introduced through out the story it never takes away from what is going on. William has a talent for interweaving a host of people new and old with out breaking stride or loosing the readers attention. This was a very difficult book to put down. I'm looking forward to reading Zombies of All Hallows Evil! More Zombie books should be written this well.
did-not-finish
June 22, 2013At 2% I gave up. I couldn't get into it, and the author's flippant attitude during the author's note was a turn-off. This is not fanfic; people are paying for this. Hire an editor, or at least have a grammatically-inclined friend beta read.
August 4, 2013
For some reason I have been obsessively reading zombie books lately, and it all started after Halloween too (weird I know). But its okay because I love all things zombie, though I really wouldn't want to ever meet one. That said, I can't comfortable give a synopsis of this book. There is just so much going on and I know I would end up giving away to many spoilers.
This book was good, and I really enjoyed it, had everything you look for in a zombie book. I liked most of the characters, but in my opinion the character you love the most should always die. . .but that is just my morbid brain thinking again. I enjoyed the fact that there was two different types of zombies in this book, you hit on the classic slow moving stupid zombies, and the newer sprinting semi smart ones as well. It was like watching the original and remake of Dawn of the Dead at the same time.
As sick as it may sound I found many different parts amusing, like the Redneck Gourmets and when things would be given from an animals point of view. I do really want to know how the Redneck Gourmets came to life though. I also liked that everyone had a little back story thrown in and it wasn't overwhelming, it was sprinkled in lightly as the rest of the story continued on.
I know it doesn't really matter to the book, but the authors little ramble in the beginning was very entertaining and set this book up for me. When I read something funny like that right of the bat, I expect the book to be good. It didn't disappoint. That said I fall in the same category as you with grammar, and an even worse one when it comes to spelling (thank goodness of google or you wouldn't understand anything I wanted to say here).
Would I recommend this book? Yes, very good zombieness.
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This book was good, and I really enjoyed it, had everything you look for in a zombie book. I liked most of the characters, but in my opinion the character you love the most should always die. . .but that is just my morbid brain thinking again. I enjoyed the fact that there was two different types of zombies in this book, you hit on the classic slow moving stupid zombies, and the newer sprinting semi smart ones as well. It was like watching the original and remake of Dawn of the Dead at the same time.
As sick as it may sound I found many different parts amusing, like the Redneck Gourmets and when things would be given from an animals point of view. I do really want to know how the Redneck Gourmets came to life though. I also liked that everyone had a little back story thrown in and it wasn't overwhelming, it was sprinkled in lightly as the rest of the story continued on.
I know it doesn't really matter to the book, but the authors little ramble in the beginning was very entertaining and set this book up for me. When I read something funny like that right of the bat, I expect the book to be good. It didn't disappoint. That said I fall in the same category as you with grammar, and an even worse one when it comes to spelling (thank goodness of google or you wouldn't understand anything I wanted to say here).
Would I recommend this book? Yes, very good zombieness.
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March 13, 2013
This book is great because of the surprise factor.
I mean, really...what do you expect from a book titled "Zombie Trailer Park"... you expect zombies, and a trailer park. This book delivers perfectly in both these categories. I was honestly pleasantly surprised by how the book flowed, it was an easy read, the characters were about as deep as you would expect from a zombie genre, maybe even a little more fleshed out than expected. There was even a few tongue-in-cheek moments that let you know that the author was having some fun writing this.
While the book doesn't try delving too deeply into the "why" around our localized zombie apocalypse (an industrial accident at a chemical facility doing some government research), it works for this book. In some ways this is more honest to the original zombie genre, where the why is irrelevant, simply surviving is important.
I mean, really...what do you expect from a book titled "Zombie Trailer Park"... you expect zombies, and a trailer park. This book delivers perfectly in both these categories. I was honestly pleasantly surprised by how the book flowed, it was an easy read, the characters were about as deep as you would expect from a zombie genre, maybe even a little more fleshed out than expected. There was even a few tongue-in-cheek moments that let you know that the author was having some fun writing this.
While the book doesn't try delving too deeply into the "why" around our localized zombie apocalypse (an industrial accident at a chemical facility doing some government research), it works for this book. In some ways this is more honest to the original zombie genre, where the why is irrelevant, simply surviving is important.
October 12, 2014
Ooo, if you look at the cover just right, there's a skull in the middle. :)
I loved this zombie book. The story was told through a large cast of characters, which would normally annoy me, but it this case, most of them didn't last long anyway. This is a hilarious take on a zombie outbreak taking over a trailer park sheltered in a valley. A handful of survivors have managed to stay hidden and after 3 days, are wondering when help's coming. But when there is no cell reception and the telephone pole is knocked down and 90% of the residents are illegal Mexicans, who's going to know to help? And, honestly, I didn't notice the grammar issues. I was too wrapped up into the story.
I loved this zombie book. The story was told through a large cast of characters, which would normally annoy me, but it this case, most of them didn't last long anyway. This is a hilarious take on a zombie outbreak taking over a trailer park sheltered in a valley. A handful of survivors have managed to stay hidden and after 3 days, are wondering when help's coming. But when there is no cell reception and the telephone pole is knocked down and 90% of the residents are illegal Mexicans, who's going to know to help? And, honestly, I didn't notice the grammar issues. I was too wrapped up into the story.
March 22, 2013
this story is good, and i like this book however the author messed up big time when he goes back in time and starts to talk about other things, it takes away the flow and its confusing to say the least. Every single time the story gets intense, interesting and i am at the edge of my seat, BAM!! he cuts the story, he goes into a new paragraph and has the character reminisce about the past, this is so ongoing that i gave up on trying to finish reading the book!! had he not done that, then this book would of been in my opinion at least a 4 and a half star, tipping almost to a 5 star.
August 29, 2023
I was looking to pass some time with a mindless read. I thought by the title that this was it but that was a wrong assumption. The title fits the story but the story was good. The characters were enjoyable and developed but do not get attached ...
God was cried out to, questioned and praised at different points. I enjoyed that as being uncommon in such books, based solely off other horror/zombie books I have read. Worth the read. The follow-up story (All Hallows Eve) is great too.
God was cried out to, questioned and praised at different points. I enjoyed that as being uncommon in such books, based solely off other horror/zombie books I have read. Worth the read. The follow-up story (All Hallows Eve) is great too.
April 28, 2015
Lots of blood and gore, but character motivations are clear and reasonable.
One of the best zombie novels I've read. Strong characters, a lot of humor, and really holds up to the end. LOVED IT!
My 71 year old mom even read it and loved it!
One of the best zombie novels I've read. Strong characters, a lot of humor, and really holds up to the end. LOVED IT!
My 71 year old mom even read it and loved it!
January 5, 2013
Four stars for a fresh take on zombies and an engaging read.
November 20, 2014
For the cow and his overwhelmed utters
August 2, 2021
Ridiculous Story
Every single character had a POV in the story, including the two snakes, the dog, the monkey, 37 illegal immigrant zombies, so many ice agents, sheriffs and deputies, an 8year old boy and the poo guy. Wow. Just wow. Lol but it worked once I got over the flipping back and forth. I've gotten a lot more accepting in my old age, whereas this would not have been a "good" story for me when I was younger, I now found it to be a rollicking good fun! Lol
Every single character had a POV in the story, including the two snakes, the dog, the monkey, 37 illegal immigrant zombies, so many ice agents, sheriffs and deputies, an 8year old boy and the poo guy. Wow. Just wow. Lol but it worked once I got over the flipping back and forth. I've gotten a lot more accepting in my old age, whereas this would not have been a "good" story for me when I was younger, I now found it to be a rollicking good fun! Lol
August 26, 2020
Great book, easy to read with characters you will love. Funny, intelligent and yes, as some people said, commas must’ve been her and there but I didn’t mind because the story was more important.
I hope he made another zombie book because I want to read more....
I hope he made another zombie book because I want to read more....
January 15, 2024
Great read
Very relatable characters and good storyline. The characters are believable and draw you in to the story. Open ended and could result in further stories. I'm glad Boris survived.
Very relatable characters and good storyline. The characters are believable and draw you in to the story. Open ended and could result in further stories. I'm glad Boris survived.
October 10, 2024
DNF at page 33.
In the words of Marge Simpson, "Just because you can, doesn't mean you should." This book is in my top 5 of worst zombie books ever written. Gratuitous violence, misogyny, and racism in a book is boring.
In the words of Marge Simpson, "Just because you can, doesn't mean you should." This book is in my top 5 of worst zombie books ever written. Gratuitous violence, misogyny, and racism in a book is boring.
March 29, 2019
Zombie trailer park
Really enjoyed this book hope to read more of them wrote in same manner. Was funny and kept me wanting to read more.
Really enjoyed this book hope to read more of them wrote in same manner. Was funny and kept me wanting to read more.
April 12, 2019
Fun for a Zombie book. Fast read.
April 25, 2025
Trailer park zombies and a dry sense of humor. To wit: Nicotine gum. Was there ever a nastier substitute for a cigarette?
April 15, 2013
I really enjoyed this book and I'm not a huge zombie fan (though my husband is). I believe those who are zombie fans could really like this story. There are a lot of good disgusting descriptions of death, various forms of undead, and injuries on (live) people. There are some good people and there are some people you hope you would never meet either because of their stupidity or downright meanness as characters in this book. I like that not everyone is a great shot with a gun, a fantastic hero-type, all goody-goody nicey-nicey because LIFE isn't like that and PEOPLE aren't like that. The events that take place in this story are believable and that just might scare some people.
The characters and how they interact are written well. It was interesting the author had written the story from several different viewpoints. It was mainly from the viewpoint of Josey - somewhere around half the book or so is written from Josey's viewpoint and the rest is from several other viewpoints or things happening. What I thought was different was when the author wrote from the viewpoint of an animal - like a rabbit, a rattlesnake, Boris the dog or Cha-ka the monkey. That didn't happen a lot but it was different. I enjoyed the interactions between the characters. Most of the time, people weren't very welcoming and many times there are mistakes of live people thinking another live person is one of the undead. People were brave and they were scared and they felt like none of this can be real because it only happens in movies and videos games - all quite believable reactions. The only very small part (near the end) that I felt was a bit unbelievable was a [slight spoiler] budding romance between Maria and Josey. Though I always think things like that shouldn't belong in books such as this. There wasn't a lot of mushiness on that front and I figure Maria must have initially been suffering from hero syndrome. Josey's just a man who was lonely and probably quite horny.
I do want to note something that has nothing to do with the writing and more to do with the formatting of the book - it was sometimes difficult to know when there was a character viewpoint shift. In many areas there were larger than normal spaces between paragraphs usually when the character viewpoint was going to change (good indication to the reader) but there are some areas where the character viewpoint remains and the spaces are there or the larger space between paragraphs is simply not there at all. Not a huge deal but something worth noting for those readers who perhaps have a difficult time when there is a character viewpoint shift.
The characters and how they interact are written well. It was interesting the author had written the story from several different viewpoints. It was mainly from the viewpoint of Josey - somewhere around half the book or so is written from Josey's viewpoint and the rest is from several other viewpoints or things happening. What I thought was different was when the author wrote from the viewpoint of an animal - like a rabbit, a rattlesnake, Boris the dog or Cha-ka the monkey. That didn't happen a lot but it was different. I enjoyed the interactions between the characters. Most of the time, people weren't very welcoming and many times there are mistakes of live people thinking another live person is one of the undead. People were brave and they were scared and they felt like none of this can be real because it only happens in movies and videos games - all quite believable reactions. The only very small part (near the end) that I felt was a bit unbelievable was a [slight spoiler] budding romance between Maria and Josey. Though I always think things like that shouldn't belong in books such as this. There wasn't a lot of mushiness on that front and I figure Maria must have initially been suffering from hero syndrome. Josey's just a man who was lonely and probably quite horny.
I do want to note something that has nothing to do with the writing and more to do with the formatting of the book - it was sometimes difficult to know when there was a character viewpoint shift. In many areas there were larger than normal spaces between paragraphs usually when the character viewpoint was going to change (good indication to the reader) but there are some areas where the character viewpoint remains and the spaces are there or the larger space between paragraphs is simply not there at all. Not a huge deal but something worth noting for those readers who perhaps have a difficult time when there is a character viewpoint shift.
March 17, 2013
TITLE - VALLEY OF DEATH - ZOMBIE TRAILER PARK
AUTHOR - WILLIAM BEBB
Its another hot and steamy Monday in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Josey is trying to get thru his day like any other human being walking the earth. He has a job to do at the Albuquerque Springs Trailer Park, when driving his truck into the valley he gets an odd feeling and something is just not right.
Beaumont Bio Chemical company is trying to cover a death that went all wrong. A factory supervisor pays off a few illegal immigrants to get rid of the body. They take the body back to the trailer park and threw a party to celebrate the life of this poor soul, what they didn't know is that would be their last party and a wild one !
Josey just wants out of this nightmare and alive ! While trying to figure out exactly what is going on he finds himself trying to save, Bill and his grandson, elderly Mrs. Remlap, Marie, Charlie the pot growing vet, and Boris the dog. We see two types of zombies, they call them screamers and deadheads. This is no walking dead or playing zombie killer on your xbox this is the real thing! The lives of all in this trailer park went thru some dramatic trauma and the ones that live will never forget!
The author did an awesome job detailing all the zombie eating discriptions ! I loved how he mixed up the story, alittle humor never hurt a zombie :)
STARS - 4
REVIEWER - WENDE SHEETS
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AUTHOR - WILLIAM BEBB
Its another hot and steamy Monday in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Josey is trying to get thru his day like any other human being walking the earth. He has a job to do at the Albuquerque Springs Trailer Park, when driving his truck into the valley he gets an odd feeling and something is just not right.
Beaumont Bio Chemical company is trying to cover a death that went all wrong. A factory supervisor pays off a few illegal immigrants to get rid of the body. They take the body back to the trailer park and threw a party to celebrate the life of this poor soul, what they didn't know is that would be their last party and a wild one !
Josey just wants out of this nightmare and alive ! While trying to figure out exactly what is going on he finds himself trying to save, Bill and his grandson, elderly Mrs. Remlap, Marie, Charlie the pot growing vet, and Boris the dog. We see two types of zombies, they call them screamers and deadheads. This is no walking dead or playing zombie killer on your xbox this is the real thing! The lives of all in this trailer park went thru some dramatic trauma and the ones that live will never forget!
The author did an awesome job detailing all the zombie eating discriptions ! I loved how he mixed up the story, alittle humor never hurt a zombie :)
STARS - 4
REVIEWER - WENDE SHEETS
juliesbookreview.blogspot.com
October 27, 2014
A secret, a few miles away from New Mexico. There is something in mountains, something that know one knew about. One day a guy named Josey. Goes up the mountain, he uncovers the truth of wether zombies are real or not. Will he make it out of there alive? Who knows maybe or he... will die trying to escape. You want to know then read the book.
Wow! I can't imagine me stuck somewhere I can die. Just imagine yourself reveal a secret, a dark secret. Would you like it? Not me, though I enjoyed this book. It feels like your just stuck in the zone, and not play attention to the real world. It is a real great book but I would add a little more gasp to the book, so the reader( which is you) would wonder and can't wait to read more.
Wow! I can't imagine me stuck somewhere I can die. Just imagine yourself reveal a secret, a dark secret. Would you like it? Not me, though I enjoyed this book. It feels like your just stuck in the zone, and not play attention to the real world. It is a real great book but I would add a little more gasp to the book, so the reader( which is you) would wonder and can't wait to read more.
August 8, 2012
This book was ok, it did take about half the book to set the characters, but then it moved fairly quickly.
As for it being a zombie book, I don't really think it succeeded very well. When I think Zombies, I think of classic zombies, not like some of the monsters described here. After I thought more about it being like 28 Days Later I was able to enjoy it a little more.
The thing I really hated about this book was the authors attempt at describing what some animals were thinking, or even more annoying what the zombies were thinking. Zombies don't think, they are the living dead!
But like I said, other than those small details it was an ok read.
As for it being a zombie book, I don't really think it succeeded very well. When I think Zombies, I think of classic zombies, not like some of the monsters described here. After I thought more about it being like 28 Days Later I was able to enjoy it a little more.
The thing I really hated about this book was the authors attempt at describing what some animals were thinking, or even more annoying what the zombies were thinking. Zombies don't think, they are the living dead!
But like I said, other than those small details it was an ok read.
February 10, 2013
Not a great story but somewhat entertaining strictly for the zombies. The story seemed to drag on with characters thrown in just to stretch it out. I can't say I felt emotionally attached to any of the characters either except for the dog. Parts of the story didn't feel right to me either. The truck running out of gas didn't make much sense given Josey was in the middle of his run when the story started. Then when this "hero's" actions basically caused the death of two innocent characters, no one seemed particularly bothered by this, especially him. The author did appear to put a lot of work in this story though and shows some promise of becoming a better writer.
November 1, 2012
i love this book!! i had a hard time putting it down. i fell in love with a couple of the characters, they're all so realistic. do not let the title be deceiving, although i LOVE it, i know some will skip over this book because it does sound kind of cheesy lol. it's outstanding. i was on the edge of my seat all last night, trying to get to the end and see how it turned out....like i said, outstanding!!! i think i need a sequel :P
i thank you, mr william bebb, for such a twisted imagination ;) i mean that as the highest of all compliments.
-candace ragsdale
i thank you, mr william bebb, for such a twisted imagination ;) i mean that as the highest of all compliments.
-candace ragsdale
May 19, 2016
Interesting Characters and Fast Moving Action
This story was probably the best Zombie book I ever read. With the interesting characters and the fast pace story this would be a great movie. I would like to say that I agree with the author about the dog and also his comments about Charlie. A lot of sadness but more bravery than I have seen in people for ages. Only o e suggestion - proofreading. At times I had to slow down to understand because words were left out or duplicated in a sentence. Still loved the book.
This story was probably the best Zombie book I ever read. With the interesting characters and the fast pace story this would be a great movie. I would like to say that I agree with the author about the dog and also his comments about Charlie. A lot of sadness but more bravery than I have seen in people for ages. Only o e suggestion - proofreading. At times I had to slow down to understand because words were left out or duplicated in a sentence. Still loved the book.
August 13, 2012
This book was GREAT! I wasn't expecting much after I read the forward (haha, though) but it was a fairly quickly paced book that kept me wanting to read more and more. I enjoyed the characters, there was fantastic background development that wasn't too much, but made you feel like you knew them. I was really excited to continue reading about everyone in the sequel, Zombies of All Hallows Evil, but when the book cut off I was bummed I didn't have the rest on hand to finish :)
October 8, 2012
Lots of Gore.I'm 70%through and the plot doesn't really take off but I didn't have high expectations.it was a free book on kindle fire.I have been on a zombie kick lately but in all fairness I really don't have much to compare this book to.grammatical errors and some missing words don't bother me too much.mostly, the descriptions are over the top.if you enjoy just gruesome Gore on top of more Gore this is right up your alley ...or should i say valley...
August 12, 2012
I have nvr read anything from this author before but I must say am highly impressed with this book.it is a very interesting story definatly not your typical zombie book has real depth to the characters that you normally don't find in a zombie story. To cut straight to the point this book is definatly worth reading very well written and am looking forward to reading more from William Webb.
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