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The dream of Artificial Intelligence is dead and the human mind is now the ultimate processing machine. Demand is high, but few are willing to sacrifice their lives to become computers. Black-market crèches, struggling to meet the ever-increasing demand, deal in the harvested brains of stolen children. But there is a digital snake in that fractally modelled garden; some brains make better computers than others.
88, a brilliant autistic girl, has been genetically engineered and raised from birth to serve one become a human computer. Plagued by memories of a mother she never knew and a desire for freedom she barely understands, she sets herself against those who would be her masters. Unfortunately for 88, the Cuntrera-Caruana Mafia clan have other plans for her.
Griffin Dickinson, a Special Investigator for the North American Trade Union, has been tasked with shutting down the black market crèches. Joined by Nadia, a state-sanctioned reporter and Abdul, the depressed ghost of a dead Marine inhabiting a combat chassis, Griffin is drawn deep into the shady underbelly of the brain trade. Every lead brings him one step closer to an age-old corruption runs deep.
An army of dead children, brainwashed for loyalty and housed in state of the art military chassis, stand between Griffin and the answers he seeks. But one in particular, Archaeidae, a 14-year old Mafia assassin obsessed with Miyamoto Musashi, Sun Tzu, and Machiavelli, is truly worthy of fear. Archaeidae is the period at the end of a death sentence.
88, a brilliant autistic girl, has been genetically engineered and raised from birth to serve one become a human computer. Plagued by memories of a mother she never knew and a desire for freedom she barely understands, she sets herself against those who would be her masters. Unfortunately for 88, the Cuntrera-Caruana Mafia clan have other plans for her.
Griffin Dickinson, a Special Investigator for the North American Trade Union, has been tasked with shutting down the black market crèches. Joined by Nadia, a state-sanctioned reporter and Abdul, the depressed ghost of a dead Marine inhabiting a combat chassis, Griffin is drawn deep into the shady underbelly of the brain trade. Every lead brings him one step closer to an age-old corruption runs deep.
An army of dead children, brainwashed for loyalty and housed in state of the art military chassis, stand between Griffin and the answers he seeks. But one in particular, Archaeidae, a 14-year old Mafia assassin obsessed with Miyamoto Musashi, Sun Tzu, and Machiavelli, is truly worthy of fear. Archaeidae is the period at the end of a death sentence.
- GenresCyberpunkScience Fiction
400 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2013
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Michael R. Fletcher
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June 11, 2013
There is a certain amount of risk to writing about the near-future. Do the events, setting and technologies ring true? Could society have gone down the paths to get to that point in time? Are there still enough familiar elements to allow the reader to bridge the gap in time in his or her mind?
In case my introduction wasn't enough of a hint, let me be clear, 88 is a near future, dystopian science fiction novel. Set in the ravaged world of 2034, 88 is the story of a technology that has been horribly corrupted.
The human mind has been established as being the most effective computing device in existence. Technology has been developed to allow the human mind to be scanned into hardware. Once in hardware, the scanned personality is virtually immortal, able to control and process the technology it is connected to. Truly revolutionary.
The downside is, the invasive scanning process leaves the original brain a scrambled, vegetative mass. In other words, a person can only exist in one state - flesh or virtual.
The power of the human brain is such that there is huge demand for scanned brains. The demand far outstrips the supply. That, as you might guess, leads to the growth of an underground market of scanned brains.
And that is really where the story lies.
Griffin Dickinson is an agent of the North American Trade Union (NATU) whose job is to find the sources of the black market scans. As the story unfolds, he learns of the depth and evil of the underworld organizations as well as the far reaching corruption that traffick scanned human minds.
The setting is understandably dark - for a dystopian story like this to work it has to be. The world is in crisis, polluted beyond belief. Corporations wield immense power and the phrase 'Corporate Warfare' has become more literal than ever.
The technology is, as one would expect, more advanced than our own. Air travel has advanced to where sub-orbital flights are the norm. The NATUnet is invasive and core to our everyday lives.
The characters, both flesh and virtual, are human and relatable. Michael Fletcher does a great job allowing the readers to get into the heads of the characters. You actually get a sense of what it means to be a scan, something I wasn't expecting.
The gritty realism comes at a price - my thoughts and dreams were plagued by scenes from the book. If this is our future, I truly hope that there are oasis for my generation to retire to. Still, I couldn't put the book down. I cared about the protagonists. I felt empathy for the scans and I loathed the unbridled selfishness and evil of the villains.
The story ends at an appropriate point leaving many plot threads dangling. Was it a satisfying ending? Hardly, but a book of this nature, one that deals in the darkness of a corrupted future could hardly be expected to.
Would I read it again or recommend it to others? Absolutely! In fact, I hope for a sequel one day. Maybe not today; my emotions are still a bit raw from the experience, but soon.
88 is written by Michael R. Fletcher and published by 5 Rivers Chapmanry.
In case my introduction wasn't enough of a hint, let me be clear, 88 is a near future, dystopian science fiction novel. Set in the ravaged world of 2034, 88 is the story of a technology that has been horribly corrupted.
The human mind has been established as being the most effective computing device in existence. Technology has been developed to allow the human mind to be scanned into hardware. Once in hardware, the scanned personality is virtually immortal, able to control and process the technology it is connected to. Truly revolutionary.
The downside is, the invasive scanning process leaves the original brain a scrambled, vegetative mass. In other words, a person can only exist in one state - flesh or virtual.
The power of the human brain is such that there is huge demand for scanned brains. The demand far outstrips the supply. That, as you might guess, leads to the growth of an underground market of scanned brains.
And that is really where the story lies.
Griffin Dickinson is an agent of the North American Trade Union (NATU) whose job is to find the sources of the black market scans. As the story unfolds, he learns of the depth and evil of the underworld organizations as well as the far reaching corruption that traffick scanned human minds.
The setting is understandably dark - for a dystopian story like this to work it has to be. The world is in crisis, polluted beyond belief. Corporations wield immense power and the phrase 'Corporate Warfare' has become more literal than ever.
The technology is, as one would expect, more advanced than our own. Air travel has advanced to where sub-orbital flights are the norm. The NATUnet is invasive and core to our everyday lives.
The characters, both flesh and virtual, are human and relatable. Michael Fletcher does a great job allowing the readers to get into the heads of the characters. You actually get a sense of what it means to be a scan, something I wasn't expecting.
The gritty realism comes at a price - my thoughts and dreams were plagued by scenes from the book. If this is our future, I truly hope that there are oasis for my generation to retire to. Still, I couldn't put the book down. I cared about the protagonists. I felt empathy for the scans and I loathed the unbridled selfishness and evil of the villains.
The story ends at an appropriate point leaving many plot threads dangling. Was it a satisfying ending? Hardly, but a book of this nature, one that deals in the darkness of a corrupted future could hardly be expected to.
Would I read it again or recommend it to others? Absolutely! In fact, I hope for a sequel one day. Maybe not today; my emotions are still a bit raw from the experience, but soon.
88 is written by Michael R. Fletcher and published by 5 Rivers Chapmanry.
July 4, 2013
I found this book here, on Goodreads, which I’m new to. Great site, great recommendation!
This is a book set in the near future in a dystopian and utterly believable world. The reader follows a special agent named Griffin Dickinson through a maze of intricate settings (from mafia strongholds to antiseptic government office buildings) as he investigates the blackmarket use of young children as fodder for the newest in computer systems.
Michael R. Fletcher’s ideas are imaginative and compelling. His settings are vivid, interesting, and believable. His characters are funny and endearing, and Fletcher is particularly good at dialogue and describing characters’ impending insanity (I can’t say too much without spoiling some of the plot).
This is a great book if you like an action-filled, exciting plot set in a believable and imaginative setting. It reminded me of Snow Crash – one of my favorites.
This is a book set in the near future in a dystopian and utterly believable world. The reader follows a special agent named Griffin Dickinson through a maze of intricate settings (from mafia strongholds to antiseptic government office buildings) as he investigates the blackmarket use of young children as fodder for the newest in computer systems.
Michael R. Fletcher’s ideas are imaginative and compelling. His settings are vivid, interesting, and believable. His characters are funny and endearing, and Fletcher is particularly good at dialogue and describing characters’ impending insanity (I can’t say too much without spoiling some of the plot).
This is a great book if you like an action-filled, exciting plot set in a believable and imaginative setting. It reminded me of Snow Crash – one of my favorites.
June 1, 2013
I received this from the LibraryThing Early Reviewers program. It turned out to be not exactly for me, but it's reasonably well written (albeit with some editing errors/typos, e.g. "tobacco sauce", presumably for "Tabasco sauce"?) and its scenes of horror are evocative and pointed. (Or I, at least, felt it had serious social relevance in places.)
There's a lot of gore and a fair few fight scenes, and some really quite disturbing characters (e.g. a guy who has two dozen of his best employees killed in order to make virtual copies of them)... The whole idea is well executed, and the pace is really good, but I'm a characters person (for the most part, anyway) and this just didn't grab me in that regard. Character-wise, it felt a bit nondescript.
There's a lot of gore and a fair few fight scenes, and some really quite disturbing characters (e.g. a guy who has two dozen of his best employees killed in order to make virtual copies of them)... The whole idea is well executed, and the pace is really good, but I'm a characters person (for the most part, anyway) and this just didn't grab me in that regard. Character-wise, it felt a bit nondescript.
May 25, 2013
In a world not too far into the future (year 2034, to be exact), humans can gain immortality. It’s simply a matter of killing them, digitizing their brains and implanting them into machinery and equipment such as computers, drones, helicopters and robots. From there, they become high-performing “Scans” with highly advanced data and sensory processing capabilities, capable of superhuman feats.
The downside is that not everyone is keen on giving up their physical bodies to live the rest of their immortal lives inside a metallic box, devoid of freedom and any feelings except what they’ve been programmed to feel by government system administrators. But demand for Scans is high and a black market emerges.
I was originally prompted to buy this book based on its intriguing storyline: In the world of black market scans, a brilliant young autistic girl is genetically engineered and raised by the mafia, who want to harvest her brain as a super computer to monitor world markets. Once I started reading it, I needed no further convincing to read it through to the end. The book measured up to its promise, providing a gripping, page-turning sci-fi thriller that hooked me from the very first page.
In crafting this novel, the author successfully engaged my senses and stirred my imagination, challenging me to keep up with his creativity as he described the intricacies of a futuristic world running on technological advancements such as “Holoptigraphic Standing Wave-Point Consciousness”. (That’s the long version description of a “Scan”.)
Nevertheless, the author's writing style is crisp yet descriptive enough: There are no extraneous words, modifiers or dialogue here. (There are some typographical errors but these weren't a significant issue due to the engaging content.) On the character front, these don’t fall into the trap of being overly-clichéd or contrived. They are well-developed, showing both weaknesses and strengths of true-to-life humans even if many of them are in fact machines. I was, however, left wondering as to one of the character's true purpose in the story, but I suspect this may come out in a sequel.
Overall, Fletcher’s 88 is a taut story that is capable of engaging readers through the time-honoured concept of “show, not tell”. The plot gives the novel complexity and breadth, stirring in doubt, conflict, dramatic action scenes and even a love interest.
If this is a debut novel, I am pleasantly surprised. I encourage readers to pick up a copy: it’s a must-read for sci-fi lovers everywhere.
The downside is that not everyone is keen on giving up their physical bodies to live the rest of their immortal lives inside a metallic box, devoid of freedom and any feelings except what they’ve been programmed to feel by government system administrators. But demand for Scans is high and a black market emerges.
I was originally prompted to buy this book based on its intriguing storyline: In the world of black market scans, a brilliant young autistic girl is genetically engineered and raised by the mafia, who want to harvest her brain as a super computer to monitor world markets. Once I started reading it, I needed no further convincing to read it through to the end. The book measured up to its promise, providing a gripping, page-turning sci-fi thriller that hooked me from the very first page.
In crafting this novel, the author successfully engaged my senses and stirred my imagination, challenging me to keep up with his creativity as he described the intricacies of a futuristic world running on technological advancements such as “Holoptigraphic Standing Wave-Point Consciousness”. (That’s the long version description of a “Scan”.)
Nevertheless, the author's writing style is crisp yet descriptive enough: There are no extraneous words, modifiers or dialogue here. (There are some typographical errors but these weren't a significant issue due to the engaging content.) On the character front, these don’t fall into the trap of being overly-clichéd or contrived. They are well-developed, showing both weaknesses and strengths of true-to-life humans even if many of them are in fact machines. I was, however, left wondering as to one of the character's true purpose in the story, but I suspect this may come out in a sequel.
Overall, Fletcher’s 88 is a taut story that is capable of engaging readers through the time-honoured concept of “show, not tell”. The plot gives the novel complexity and breadth, stirring in doubt, conflict, dramatic action scenes and even a love interest.
If this is a debut novel, I am pleasantly surprised. I encourage readers to pick up a copy: it’s a must-read for sci-fi lovers everywhere.
October 8, 2013
My first sci-fi book in a very long time, and I was skeptical of my capability to grasp the genre. My sister recommended it to me and I grew up with the author (hadn't spoken to him in about 20 years though) so I had to give it an honest shot.
I'm very very glad I did. It's an insanely enjoyable read, regardless of the bleakness of the dystopian near-future. The plot moves quickly, it essentially never lets up once things get rolling, which is basically right off the bat.
The book doesn't get bogged down in backstory. At first I might've found it frustrating, but then I imagined that were I a citizen in Fletcher's world I probably wouldn't fully understand the backstory. Much the same as we don't fully grasp our own government or corporate directives in today's world, we find ourselves swept along by the machine.
A fantastic aspect of this book is it's question of 'humanity'. The notion of human-ness permeates every scene, yet the setting is uber-technological and virtual. Mike Fletcher has done a fantastic job of bringing real human emotion (or the need to rationalize human emotions, in the case of the Scans') to every page.
In my attempts to describe the book to others, I found myself just defaulting to this: "Think of every cool movie, video game, and RPG you've ever seen and wrap it into one experience." In fact, 88 would actually be one of the coolest movies, videogames and RPG's...
Can't wait for the next book... truly, I believe Michael Fletcher's world of 88 could be very very big.
I'm very very glad I did. It's an insanely enjoyable read, regardless of the bleakness of the dystopian near-future. The plot moves quickly, it essentially never lets up once things get rolling, which is basically right off the bat.
The book doesn't get bogged down in backstory. At first I might've found it frustrating, but then I imagined that were I a citizen in Fletcher's world I probably wouldn't fully understand the backstory. Much the same as we don't fully grasp our own government or corporate directives in today's world, we find ourselves swept along by the machine.
A fantastic aspect of this book is it's question of 'humanity'. The notion of human-ness permeates every scene, yet the setting is uber-technological and virtual. Mike Fletcher has done a fantastic job of bringing real human emotion (or the need to rationalize human emotions, in the case of the Scans') to every page.
In my attempts to describe the book to others, I found myself just defaulting to this: "Think of every cool movie, video game, and RPG you've ever seen and wrap it into one experience." In fact, 88 would actually be one of the coolest movies, videogames and RPG's...
Can't wait for the next book... truly, I believe Michael Fletcher's world of 88 could be very very big.
January 10, 2018
In 2034, your mind can be saved if your body is lost. Most of your mind, anyway. For a young soldier whose body is destroyed by a mine, the choice is one-sided: become a scan, with a twenty-year military contract as a killing machine, or be terminated. But there is also a black market, and things there are worse. Children are bred just to provide intelligent machines, and to live as slaves. 88 is one those, but she is autistic. Now free of distractions and with wide access to computer networks, she tugs at the loose threads of the criminal organization that made her, and the world begins to unravel.
This novel is brutally violent, but there are moments of sardonic humour that give it brilliance. I think it would appeal to readers who liked Altered Carbon.
This novel is brutally violent, but there are moments of sardonic humour that give it brilliance. I think it would appeal to readers who liked Altered Carbon.
July 26, 2016
I just can't get rid of the desire to read more books like 88, it's like itch I can't scratch. 88 has this feeling into it that rings so many bells for me. I'm Corvus Belli's Infinity player, the remote presence thing and hopping into bodies makes sense. I liked Jacob Holo's Dragons of Jupiter, so futuristic warriors sound appealing. I've read a lot of Malazan books, so the philosophical and overly distant approach to characterization sets a tune I loved elsewhere. I love Peter Watt's Rifters series so the somehow dark setting feels like home...
The book is awesome and deserves far more attention.
The book is awesome and deserves far more attention.
April 25, 2013
This book starts strong and gathers momentum right to the end. I can't wait to see what he writes next!
June 9, 2013
Letto per il programma Early Reviewers di Librarything.
Il romanzo è ambientato in un futuro in cui è possibile salvare la propria coscienza e continuare a esistere sul piano virtuale liberandosi della caducità del corpo.
Questa possibilità ha però dei contrappassi illegali: bambini - autistici o con particolari capacità di calcolo - che vengono spinti a diventare al pari di super computer acquistabili poi da clienti privati.
Il romanzo riprende temi presenti anche in romanzi di fantascienza più famosi di cui però non raggiunge il livello. L'azione è piùttosto lenta, la presa di consapevolezza delle entità virtuali - di pura coscienza - è talvolta noiosa; un romanzo con buone premesse ma che fatica a catturare l'attenzione del lettore.
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Read for the Librarything "Early Reviewers".
The novel is set in a future where it is possible to save one's conscience and to keep on living in the digital world free from the possibility of death.
This possibility allows however some illicit procedures: children - autistic or with numeric skills - forced to become like super computers and then sold to private clients.
The novel contains themes that are typical of some classic sf novels, unfortunately the development of the novel is quite slow such asd the action scenes; the aware of consciousness of virtual entity is sometimes boring.
The novel has some good premises but it has difficulties in catching the reader attention.
Il romanzo è ambientato in un futuro in cui è possibile salvare la propria coscienza e continuare a esistere sul piano virtuale liberandosi della caducità del corpo.
Questa possibilità ha però dei contrappassi illegali: bambini - autistici o con particolari capacità di calcolo - che vengono spinti a diventare al pari di super computer acquistabili poi da clienti privati.
Il romanzo riprende temi presenti anche in romanzi di fantascienza più famosi di cui però non raggiunge il livello. L'azione è piùttosto lenta, la presa di consapevolezza delle entità virtuali - di pura coscienza - è talvolta noiosa; un romanzo con buone premesse ma che fatica a catturare l'attenzione del lettore.
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Read for the Librarything "Early Reviewers".
The novel is set in a future where it is possible to save one's conscience and to keep on living in the digital world free from the possibility of death.
This possibility allows however some illicit procedures: children - autistic or with numeric skills - forced to become like super computers and then sold to private clients.
The novel contains themes that are typical of some classic sf novels, unfortunately the development of the novel is quite slow such asd the action scenes; the aware of consciousness of virtual entity is sometimes boring.
The novel has some good premises but it has difficulties in catching the reader attention.
November 16, 2013
Quick review as I gave so little free time these days. Disclaimer first of all - I got a freebie copy of the book. However, if I don't like something I'll say so. I didn't not like this!
"88" starts off in a cyber-future but unlike some books of the genre that seem to have their own language based vaguely on English, "88" is very readable. The "science" part is introduced smoothly and easily so that it allows the reads to focus on the "fiction" part.
It's a good story with a nice bit of a moral quandary thrown in as an undercurrent - when does an artificial intelligence become less artificial to the point where it deserves rights? Coincidentally something I've been covering with pupils recently.
The real-world sections of the book are every bit as good as the cyber segments, with plenty of violence and bloodshed. It managed to chuck terms like "laser" and "gauss" around without sounding like the author's ripped off a WH40k manual for reference.
Overall, a decent enough read and - importantly - well written.
"88" starts off in a cyber-future but unlike some books of the genre that seem to have their own language based vaguely on English, "88" is very readable. The "science" part is introduced smoothly and easily so that it allows the reads to focus on the "fiction" part.
It's a good story with a nice bit of a moral quandary thrown in as an undercurrent - when does an artificial intelligence become less artificial to the point where it deserves rights? Coincidentally something I've been covering with pupils recently.
The real-world sections of the book are every bit as good as the cyber segments, with plenty of violence and bloodshed. It managed to chuck terms like "laser" and "gauss" around without sounding like the author's ripped off a WH40k manual for reference.
Overall, a decent enough read and - importantly - well written.
June 11, 2013
This book has it all, folks. Dystopian overtones (not dwelled upon, but there), rogue programs, a haggard agent fighting something that may be too large for him, *assassin samurai mechs*.
I loved this novel. The writing is tight and professional, the action sharp and defined, the characters bleeding personality all over the pages. This is a fast paced book, with a hefty number of sub-plots that all intertwine and become all the more important as the story progresses.
To sum it up, allow me to quote myself from my review of "88" on my blog at klneidecker.com :
Michael R Fletcher weaves a brilliant tapestry in "88″, one with overlapping threads of dystopia, high-tech concepts, human rights, and action.
The plot is punchy, and action full of motion and detail, and the characters are unique and well fleshed out. Get it, read it, love it!
I loved this novel. The writing is tight and professional, the action sharp and defined, the characters bleeding personality all over the pages. This is a fast paced book, with a hefty number of sub-plots that all intertwine and become all the more important as the story progresses.
To sum it up, allow me to quote myself from my review of "88" on my blog at klneidecker.com :
Michael R Fletcher weaves a brilliant tapestry in "88″, one with overlapping threads of dystopia, high-tech concepts, human rights, and action.
The plot is punchy, and action full of motion and detail, and the characters are unique and well fleshed out. Get it, read it, love it!
June 21, 2013
I received this book through the LibraryThing Early Reviewer program.
88 is the story of machine/humans called Scans. It is told from the perspective of these creatures both before and after they were turned from a human into a Scan.
I liked the story, but for some reason I had a really hard time "getting into it". Additionally, I had a very hard time understanding some parts. The ideas discussed were very foreign to me, and I didn't really understand how the virtual realities worked or what was real and what wasn't. Also, there was A LOT of explicit language in the story.
Overall I enjoyed the story, but I wish there had been better descriptions explaining the scenery. There were some minor editing errors but they did not impede my understanding of the story.
If you like sci-fi, this book is for you.
88 is the story of machine/humans called Scans. It is told from the perspective of these creatures both before and after they were turned from a human into a Scan.
I liked the story, but for some reason I had a really hard time "getting into it". Additionally, I had a very hard time understanding some parts. The ideas discussed were very foreign to me, and I didn't really understand how the virtual realities worked or what was real and what wasn't. Also, there was A LOT of explicit language in the story.
Overall I enjoyed the story, but I wish there had been better descriptions explaining the scenery. There were some minor editing errors but they did not impede my understanding of the story.
If you like sci-fi, this book is for you.
July 30, 2013
I struggled to get into the story but once all the main players were introduced it sucked me in. The Sci-Fi aspect was done well - I'm sure there are similar scenarios out there but not quite with the twist that I am aware of.
This book really got me thinking - especially since the basic plot isn't so far fetched. Its a bit scary in a way.
Once I got past the who is who and who is what I found the book enjoyable. Well as enjoyable as a drab dystopian view of the world can be.
I would recommend anyone reading to review the glossary provided in the beginning. It is quite helpful.
I will be looking for part 2 of the story.
Recommended for those who enjoy cyberpunk science fiction.
This book really got me thinking - especially since the basic plot isn't so far fetched. Its a bit scary in a way.
Once I got past the who is who and who is what I found the book enjoyable. Well as enjoyable as a drab dystopian view of the world can be.
I would recommend anyone reading to review the glossary provided in the beginning. It is quite helpful.
I will be looking for part 2 of the story.
Recommended for those who enjoy cyberpunk science fiction.
May 19, 2013
when a good friend of mine suggested this book, I was a little skeptical as I tend to read more fantasy than SF by a larger margin. But I am thankful that I wasn't steered wrong on this fast-paced, engrossing read. 88 captivated me like not many other books I have read and I was sad to come to the ending so quickly. The only good thing about finishing this book so quickly is that I now can get to bed before the wee hours of the morning! I cannot wait for the sequel and see where the future lies for both this book and great author!
October 22, 2013
Michael Fletcher does an amazing job of creating digital characters we can root for and human characters whose demise is satisfying. The premise of human mind/machine body makes a good playground to explore questions such as: What makes us human? and How much difference is there between perception and reality?" I look forward to reading more by Fletcher.
March 4, 2014
Simply loved this book. Thoughtful, intelligent, visceral. I couldn't put it down.
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March 8, 2014Another Sunburst Award read, so no rating or review.
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