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Predator & Prey #2
Beast
It has been days since Lily killed the vampire responsible for her brutal attack. Now she and Wolf have been summoned by the Society to answer for her actions. Standing before the Regent, she learns she has tipped the human and supernatural scales. A new vampire is required to restore balance.
When she hears the penalty for her crime, Wolf protectively steps in and accepts a dangerous task in exchange for her freedom. He must find the rogue vampire who has been slaughtering citizens in their territory or risk losing Lily to the Society. And he only has days to do it.
As the night of reckoning fast approaches, Lily finds an unlikely advocate in a centuries-old, seductive vampire named Athene who gives her an ominous warning. Athene knows secrets about Wolf she won't divulge, which only complicates the mysterious revelation Lily has recently discovered about herself.
Screams, growls, and cries echo throughout the darkest, desolate streets of the city. The final showdown determines who is predator and who will become prey. One thing remains certain--no one escapes the night unscathed.
Beast is the much anticipated sequel to Predator & Prey, the thrilling supernatural series of the same name by author James D. Horton.
When she hears the penalty for her crime, Wolf protectively steps in and accepts a dangerous task in exchange for her freedom. He must find the rogue vampire who has been slaughtering citizens in their territory or risk losing Lily to the Society. And he only has days to do it.
As the night of reckoning fast approaches, Lily finds an unlikely advocate in a centuries-old, seductive vampire named Athene who gives her an ominous warning. Athene knows secrets about Wolf she won't divulge, which only complicates the mysterious revelation Lily has recently discovered about herself.
Screams, growls, and cries echo throughout the darkest, desolate streets of the city. The final showdown determines who is predator and who will become prey. One thing remains certain--no one escapes the night unscathed.
Beast is the much anticipated sequel to Predator & Prey, the thrilling supernatural series of the same name by author James D. Horton.
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First published August 28, 2014
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November 27, 2014
Rating: 2.5/5
Unfortunately this series didn't turn out to be what I hoped for. I liked the first book and it made me want to read more but when I got my hands on this one, the more I read the more I lost my interest. It seemed like the things I liked about Lily in the first book were the things that annoyed me in this one. The story was still fast paced and full of action but it was really hard for me to care about the characters this time around. Maybe it was because I had so low expectations of the first book that I ended up enjoying it. Maybe I hoped for more from this one, since it was double the size. Whatever it was, I didn't like this one as much and unfortunately I lost interest in the series and won't be continuing. Still, I would recommend the first book to people how are really into Adult Urban Fantasy and especially Vampires. It's a very small and fast read you might actually enjoy it more than I did.
Unfortunately this series didn't turn out to be what I hoped for. I liked the first book and it made me want to read more but when I got my hands on this one, the more I read the more I lost my interest. It seemed like the things I liked about Lily in the first book were the things that annoyed me in this one. The story was still fast paced and full of action but it was really hard for me to care about the characters this time around. Maybe it was because I had so low expectations of the first book that I ended up enjoying it. Maybe I hoped for more from this one, since it was double the size. Whatever it was, I didn't like this one as much and unfortunately I lost interest in the series and won't be continuing. Still, I would recommend the first book to people how are really into Adult Urban Fantasy and especially Vampires. It's a very small and fast read you might actually enjoy it more than I did.
November 19, 2014
Beast continues on where the first book in this series left off. I was so pleased to be back in Lily's world. I didn't realize how much I love her character until I was able to settle back in with her again! The descriptions offered up by James D. Horton are so rich and absorbing that you can't help but get lost in the pages of Beast!
This book is slightly longer than the first, but it still moves at a rapid pace. I wanted to immediately reread it after finishing it! I'm absolutely in awe of this author and series. If you love paranormal romances, you have to discover the world of Lily and Wolf. You cannot go wrong with the Predator & Prey Series!
**I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review with no compensation.
This book is slightly longer than the first, but it still moves at a rapid pace. I wanted to immediately reread it after finishing it! I'm absolutely in awe of this author and series. If you love paranormal romances, you have to discover the world of Lily and Wolf. You cannot go wrong with the Predator & Prey Series!
**I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review with no compensation.
October 31, 2014
Beast picks right up where Predator and Prey finished and there is only a small spattering of bring you up to date with things that went on.
I am still very intrigued by Wolf and Lily and indeed now with the Introduction of Athene I wonder where this is going sexuality wise.
The hopeless romantic in me had issues with Wolf in this book, yeah the sensible side of me understood where he was coming from but the romantic side felt lost for words!
I am very much looking forward to continuing with these colourful characters, I want to find out about Wolf and his connection with looking to the moon, I would like however to not read quite so much on the beast being contained within. I know that this is what this book it was ultimately about but unlike book 1, this was a little bit wordy and slightly repetitive on how the she could constantly feel the vampires battling to keep the beast within or let it lose.
James has done creative world building, and nothing seems odd or weird with any of the characters you meet. He’s kind off justified that they really could be out there in the dark. These books are certainly sexy, sensually seductive and have that aura of sexual proclivity that is often are associated with ‘after dark’ and creatures of the night. There is also that strong connection between them too, which has the romantic in me captured to get to a satisfying conclusion ☺
All in all, a definite worthy 4 star read, it was great there was more to dive into with book 2 being three times the size of book 1 so that was a great thumbs up. I am very intrigued as to why Lily is different and can ‘feel’ like she does.
I am still very intrigued by Wolf and Lily and indeed now with the Introduction of Athene I wonder where this is going sexuality wise.
The hopeless romantic in me had issues with Wolf in this book, yeah the sensible side of me understood where he was coming from but the romantic side felt lost for words!
I am very much looking forward to continuing with these colourful characters, I want to find out about Wolf and his connection with looking to the moon, I would like however to not read quite so much on the beast being contained within. I know that this is what this book it was ultimately about but unlike book 1, this was a little bit wordy and slightly repetitive on how the she could constantly feel the vampires battling to keep the beast within or let it lose.
James has done creative world building, and nothing seems odd or weird with any of the characters you meet. He’s kind off justified that they really could be out there in the dark. These books are certainly sexy, sensually seductive and have that aura of sexual proclivity that is often are associated with ‘after dark’ and creatures of the night. There is also that strong connection between them too, which has the romantic in me captured to get to a satisfying conclusion ☺
All in all, a definite worthy 4 star read, it was great there was more to dive into with book 2 being three times the size of book 1 so that was a great thumbs up. I am very intrigued as to why Lily is different and can ‘feel’ like she does.
September 18, 2014
*I received this book free from the author in exchange for an honest review*
I don’t know where to begin…
Beast is a great read. It pulled me in just as quickly as its predecessor did, but if book one hadn’t still been fresh in my mind I wouldn’t have remembered the details of certain behaviors, like the incident with the guy at the radio station. Only after I read it I remembered ‘Oh yeah…they had an arrangement’ because as I was reading it I thought ‘What the hell!’
There’s also so much to this story I’d still love to know. The relationship between Lily and Wolf: will it ever be what she wants it to be? The new girl on the block, Athene: is she really all that, or does she have ulterior motives?
I haven’t quite put my finger on why I love this series so much, all I know is that I do. Maybe it’s Wolf’s quiet and secretive nature. Maybe it’s Lily’s power to overcome her fear. Or maybe it’s a mixture of everything…the relationships, the desires, the hidden agendas, the unknown.
“Mentally, I stick my tongue out at him. I walk alongside a cowboy, surrounded by vampires, and whatever Balthazar is, like this just a normal night.”
My Favorite Moments: I love it when Lily reaches out to touch the beasts. She never learns her lesson, but in one instance she does finally get her way.
“Right now, I don’t care what else happens. I want him. My own death looms before me and I don’t want to go to it without having had this with him. I reach out and stroke his beast and that inner darkness responds to my caress.”
I don’t know where to begin…
Beast is a great read. It pulled me in just as quickly as its predecessor did, but if book one hadn’t still been fresh in my mind I wouldn’t have remembered the details of certain behaviors, like the incident with the guy at the radio station. Only after I read it I remembered ‘Oh yeah…they had an arrangement’ because as I was reading it I thought ‘What the hell!’
There’s also so much to this story I’d still love to know. The relationship between Lily and Wolf: will it ever be what she wants it to be? The new girl on the block, Athene: is she really all that, or does she have ulterior motives?
I haven’t quite put my finger on why I love this series so much, all I know is that I do. Maybe it’s Wolf’s quiet and secretive nature. Maybe it’s Lily’s power to overcome her fear. Or maybe it’s a mixture of everything…the relationships, the desires, the hidden agendas, the unknown.
“Mentally, I stick my tongue out at him. I walk alongside a cowboy, surrounded by vampires, and whatever Balthazar is, like this just a normal night.”
My Favorite Moments: I love it when Lily reaches out to touch the beasts. She never learns her lesson, but in one instance she does finally get her way.
“Right now, I don’t care what else happens. I want him. My own death looms before me and I don’t want to go to it without having had this with him. I reach out and stroke his beast and that inner darkness responds to my caress.”
October 30, 2014
There is a Beast in all of us, but the Vampires are trying to bring theirs into submission by forming a Society and treating the city’s night dwellers like cattle. And, in this dystopian, not to far distant future, a night time radio show host finds herself, oddly, befriended by a long Wolf, of the very creatures she has been warning the city’s night dwellers about.
In this second of his Predator and Prey series, James D Horton again enthralls us with an entirely different take on the vampire vs. human battle.
We find Lily standing trial for murder and receiving a sentence that Wolf tries to refute. He is successful - but Lily is caught in the crossfire. Will he save her or let her die? What will become of Wolf’s Beast?
This is an amazing read, as I turned each page; I was never sure what was going to happen. I alternately cheered Wolf on and cursed his name; I found courage in Lily that belonged in a supernatural being, not a human. Althene, who takes Lily under her wing, is like an avenging angel with an agenda – when will we find out what that agenda is? I am looking forward to the next story in the series – Control.
In this second of his Predator and Prey series, James D Horton again enthralls us with an entirely different take on the vampire vs. human battle.
We find Lily standing trial for murder and receiving a sentence that Wolf tries to refute. He is successful - but Lily is caught in the crossfire. Will he save her or let her die? What will become of Wolf’s Beast?
This is an amazing read, as I turned each page; I was never sure what was going to happen. I alternately cheered Wolf on and cursed his name; I found courage in Lily that belonged in a supernatural being, not a human. Althene, who takes Lily under her wing, is like an avenging angel with an agenda – when will we find out what that agenda is? I am looking forward to the next story in the series – Control.
December 28, 2014
The book tells us the story of Lily, a normal girl who gets involved in an intricate situation with dangerous creatures. After killing a vampire in self defense (which supposedly happened in the first book of the series), Lily is judged by a society of supernatural creatures for her actions.
Lily is helped by Wolf, with whom she has a relationship. Although the book doesn't make it entirely clear (maybe the first book of the series gives more information regarding Wolf's and Lily's relationship), it seems that Wolf was also involved in the killing of Lily' attacker. Now, in order to save Lily, the society decides that Wolf has to accomplish a dangerous mission.
Beast is an urban fantasy series with paranormal elements that make the story very interesting. The author tries to escape from usual cliches regarding supernatural creatures (especially vampires) and is fairly successful in doing so.
Aside from a few grammar mistakes and missing commas, the book is very well written. It is also a quick read, which is great for people looking for a light and fun read.
I would recommend the Beast series for fans of urban fantasy with a paranormal twist.
Lily is helped by Wolf, with whom she has a relationship. Although the book doesn't make it entirely clear (maybe the first book of the series gives more information regarding Wolf's and Lily's relationship), it seems that Wolf was also involved in the killing of Lily' attacker. Now, in order to save Lily, the society decides that Wolf has to accomplish a dangerous mission.
Beast is an urban fantasy series with paranormal elements that make the story very interesting. The author tries to escape from usual cliches regarding supernatural creatures (especially vampires) and is fairly successful in doing so.
Aside from a few grammar mistakes and missing commas, the book is very well written. It is also a quick read, which is great for people looking for a light and fun read.
I would recommend the Beast series for fans of urban fantasy with a paranormal twist.
October 10, 2014
Beast is the second story in the Predator & Prey series. These novellas are not stand alone stories. You must know the beginning of Wolf and Lily’s relationship to fully understand ‘Beast’.
Lily is found guilty of killing the Vampire who orchestrated the attack/rape of her. “The Society” has passed judgment and the punishment is set. Lily must be turned to replenish the loss of one of their own. Wolf bargains with Regant to save her. In doing so, Wolf takes on a dangerous task to win her freedom.
Wolf devises a plan; the night has come….then all hell breaks loose!
My heart was thumping like mad, I couldn’t seem to read fast enough…..then the shocking ending comes!
OMG!!
James D. Horton, keep these books coming. I’m in awe of your brilliant imagination.
Stephanie Lasley, from The Kindle Book Review
The Kindle Book Review received a free copy of this book for an independent, fair, and honest review. We are not associated with the author or Amazon.
Lily is found guilty of killing the Vampire who orchestrated the attack/rape of her. “The Society” has passed judgment and the punishment is set. Lily must be turned to replenish the loss of one of their own. Wolf bargains with Regant to save her. In doing so, Wolf takes on a dangerous task to win her freedom.
Wolf devises a plan; the night has come….then all hell breaks loose!
My heart was thumping like mad, I couldn’t seem to read fast enough…..then the shocking ending comes!
OMG!!
James D. Horton, keep these books coming. I’m in awe of your brilliant imagination.
Stephanie Lasley, from The Kindle Book Review
The Kindle Book Review received a free copy of this book for an independent, fair, and honest review. We are not associated with the author or Amazon.
November 20, 2014
This book picks up 3 days after book 1. Wolf and lily are off to a council meeting where they tell wolf that she is to be tried for killing a vampire. They know that the society is just trying to use wolf, but not why. After work lily meets Athene and warns her that the vampires are using her to get to wolf. Things go down how they except and wolf goes after a threat to vampires. Things take a turn for the worst.
I loved Lily even more this time. She is learning that she is strong and not prey to anyone. On the other side I hate Wolf even more.
I get that he has had some bad things happen. It was hinted in this book but nothing was really revealed. He seems arrogant and selfish and an all around jerk. I hope either wolf opens up some and actually is honest with himself and Lily. Or a new male is brought in.
I love Lily's powers and thought Athene was pretty awesome and I hope we see more of her in the next book.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I loved Lily even more this time. She is learning that she is strong and not prey to anyone. On the other side I hate Wolf even more.
I get that he has had some bad things happen. It was hinted in this book but nothing was really revealed. He seems arrogant and selfish and an all around jerk. I hope either wolf opens up some and actually is honest with himself and Lily. Or a new male is brought in.
I love Lily's powers and thought Athene was pretty awesome and I hope we see more of her in the next book.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
November 22, 2014
There's still not too much history on either Lily or Wolf... but it still doesn't seem to matter. Lily's unusual ability to sense or see the "beast" within vampires in a way no one else can is interesting. I really loved the idea of the visual of the beast or monster being held/controlled and caged within the man. I'd love more details if it's her mind seeing these beasts... her mind reaching out to touch and test the monsters within... and does it actually work sort of as an empathic quality?
While usually lack of explanations and details would annoy the hell out of me... somehow Horton makes it work. It just makes me more curious about the details. More of a mystery I want the answers to.
Athene is a wildcard of a character. She slowly seems to be giving some insight into Wolf's past. I'm hoping Lily's closer relationship with Athene brings out more details in the 3rd book.
While usually lack of explanations and details would annoy the hell out of me... somehow Horton makes it work. It just makes me more curious about the details. More of a mystery I want the answers to.
Athene is a wildcard of a character. She slowly seems to be giving some insight into Wolf's past. I'm hoping Lily's closer relationship with Athene brings out more details in the 3rd book.
September 16, 2014
I really like Lily. Every time I read her,she’s a wonderful contrast of brashness and insecurity without coming across needy and annoying. She asks Wolf several times “Why aren’t I good enough?”, when she can’t understand why he won’t do something.
I also really like Wolf. He isn’t a good person. He isn’t necessarily a bad person, either. He also has a past and a little bit of this was shown in this book while in the other book it showed how mysterious he was and secretive but now i don’t know whats worse i want more of these books…
I love James writing style its smooth and unrushed. The ending to this book was not isn’t the happy ending you might wish for in a romance, but it is so very very fitting although confusing. Overall I definitely would recommend for every reader to hurry up and start reading this novel
I also really like Wolf. He isn’t a good person. He isn’t necessarily a bad person, either. He also has a past and a little bit of this was shown in this book while in the other book it showed how mysterious he was and secretive but now i don’t know whats worse i want more of these books…
I love James writing style its smooth and unrushed. The ending to this book was not isn’t the happy ending you might wish for in a romance, but it is so very very fitting although confusing. Overall I definitely would recommend for every reader to hurry up and start reading this novel
December 25, 2017
A unusual twist on a common theme, yes the vampires have all the power, but they are also constantly battling to keep their ‘beast’ their baser desires chained up in their minds. Lily can sense these beasts, and rather than being the weak, manipulated human, she starts to realise she has a certain amount of power because of this ability, because not only can she feel their beasts, she can touch them.
Wolf is the same, uncommunicative chap he was in the first book, but is he really the guy in the white hat readers are led to believe? An enigmatic female vampire is introduced who knows Wolf well and she adds to the mystery and provides some information both about the vampire world in general and Wolf in particular. I loved the gargoyle character, who I hope will be expanded in the future.
Violence, angst and sexual tension abound, I can’t wait for book three to come out.
Wolf is the same, uncommunicative chap he was in the first book, but is he really the guy in the white hat readers are led to believe? An enigmatic female vampire is introduced who knows Wolf well and she adds to the mystery and provides some information both about the vampire world in general and Wolf in particular. I loved the gargoyle character, who I hope will be expanded in the future.
Violence, angst and sexual tension abound, I can’t wait for book three to come out.
November 13, 2014
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☆☆☆☆☆ 5 Hooked Stars
In Beast by James D. Horton, Lily is embracing her predator side. She refuses to be a victim, even refusing to beg Wolf for his affection. Now, she must face the Law of the Vampires and accept the punishment for killing one of their own.
Beast is honestly one of the strongest sequels I have read, especially to a shorter story. Nothing was skimped on, there's enough detail and action to keep you enthralled, but no feeling of dragging on. Lily is a great character, strong, but not naive, and I love the development of her. I am DESPERATE to know more about Wolf... the dangerous cowboy vampire of very few words... Mr. Horton you have tapped my desires as a southern woman to see this sexy man... but I WANT MORE!!! I can't express how much I want MORE and love this series so far!!
☆☆☆☆☆ 5 Hooked Stars
In Beast by James D. Horton, Lily is embracing her predator side. She refuses to be a victim, even refusing to beg Wolf for his affection. Now, she must face the Law of the Vampires and accept the punishment for killing one of their own.
Beast is honestly one of the strongest sequels I have read, especially to a shorter story. Nothing was skimped on, there's enough detail and action to keep you enthralled, but no feeling of dragging on. Lily is a great character, strong, but not naive, and I love the development of her. I am DESPERATE to know more about Wolf... the dangerous cowboy vampire of very few words... Mr. Horton you have tapped my desires as a southern woman to see this sexy man... but I WANT MORE!!! I can't express how much I want MORE and love this series so far!!
November 13, 2014
Lily knew that her life would be forever changed when Wolf showed up in her life but she never knew to what extent. When she makes the decision to immerse herself in his world she does not know the extent of the ramifications this will cause. To the people in his Society she is wanted by all. For what reason she and Wolf do not know but when she is brought to trial they try and force the issue. Wolf refuses to turn her and instead lets himself be maneuvered into a dangerous situation. Lily wants to fight by his side and in doing so it may cost her her life or at the very least force a new one upon her. Adele is intrigued by Lily and wants to help her. Will Lily finally find herself in over her head? Will she loose her life and her new found love?
November 16, 2014
5 stars! Lily does not expect to be summoned by the society to stand trial for killing the man named Stone. She does not expect to meet an ally who gives her a warning but also tells her secrets. She fights trying to figure things out. As Wolf goes about the dangerous task to give her freedom she realizes that he is set on his task and does not care about the little boy that the rogue vampire has taken…….. But Lily does and engages Balthazar's help in getting her to the scene so that she can save the little boy……she never expects what happens next though………. And finds herself wishing and wanting for something that she won't get from Wolf as he didn’t want this life for her……. What's waiting for us in book 3?
November 10, 2014
After Lily takes care of some business in the last book, now her judgment looms over her and wolf for what she did. Lily meets Athene, who I really like. She is strong, she is determined, and she is powerful. Wolf and Lily are sent on a task, that will determine their fate. Can Athene help? Will Lily and Wolf survive?
This book picks up right where Predator & Pray leave off. I wanted more from Wolf, but he is stoic, strong and silent. So it's not going to happen and I think that's where it leads to my interest in him. There is an air of mystery around him. I can't wait to find out more about him, Lily, & Athene.
This book picks up right where Predator & Pray leave off. I wanted more from Wolf, but he is stoic, strong and silent. So it's not going to happen and I think that's where it leads to my interest in him. There is an air of mystery around him. I can't wait to find out more about him, Lily, & Athene.
October 7, 2014
Beast is a short installment of the Predator & Prey series. It is a bite-sized confection that will whet the appetites of paranormal/erotica lovers. The novelette's key players are an emotionally conflicted radio show hostess and a lone-wolf vampire. Beast has the makings of a late-night TV script. Its narrative brings to mind shows such as Forever Knight, She Wolf of London, and Blood+.
In all, Beast is a book with integrity that delivers exactly what it promises: a harrowing tale of lust, longing, romance and erotic-tinged horror.
In all, Beast is a book with integrity that delivers exactly what it promises: a harrowing tale of lust, longing, romance and erotic-tinged horror.
November 21, 2014
This engrossing sci-fi saga continues with Lilly/Lynx and Wolf/Dallas. Lily's power has increased and more characters have been introduced. (We meet more members of the society - Athene, Balthazar, the Regent and the Re ord Keeper.) Wolf must stop the rouge from killing humans., endangering the Society Can the rouge be stopped? Will the Society be exposed? Can Lily be stopped from helping Wolf?
The action and mystery continues to escalate and reel us in. Another great sci-fi thriller from
Mr. Horton! Can't wait for the next book!
The action and mystery continues to escalate and reel us in. Another great sci-fi thriller from
Mr. Horton! Can't wait for the next book!
December 28, 2014
Ehhhhh.... I picked this up since I read and enjoyed the first book. The first book is a novella and this one is not much longer. However, I expected more plot development and well, just more. I did not like that this left me with more unanswered questions and uncertainties. I was ok with the first book being like that since it was more of an introduction. I don't really like serials that don't have their own stand-alone feel, like something significant has been accomplished. I won't be continuing with this series.
November 19, 2014
I was given book for honest review. Called before the Regent for their actions Wolf and Lily go on a hunt for answers. In the battle it’s a question of who is the stronger, faster, more determined beast. But with all decisions and powers come consequences will Lily have to pay the price and if so can she survive in Wolf’s world with or with out him? Quick read that draws you further into the underground world of vampire vs. men.
June 9, 2015
Strange book but good
This series is very different but very interesting. I was glad to have stumbled upon it. I have found the whole concept different
Nth and intriguing. A very quick and interesting read. This is the second series by this Author I have read and I have found them both to be good.
This series is very different but very interesting. I was glad to have stumbled upon it. I have found the whole concept different
Nth and intriguing. A very quick and interesting read. This is the second series by this Author I have read and I have found them both to be good.
January 19, 2016
To me, in spite of being a novella, this has been a more sophisticated Vampire series, particularly in this Book 2. The sophistication being just slightly reminiscent of Anne Rice. There for the less mature reader (somewhat like myself); however, is unfortunately a lot of extra and drawn out description buffering scenes and plot events. I just preferred the plot pace of Book 1. Good though.
September 22, 2014
I really liked the 1st Book, but was kind of disappointed in the 2nd.
Forgive me but I LOVE when the Girl gets the Guy, not the Girl...But that's not exactly what happens.
Whoever Luna is pissing me off and I really Hope that in any future Books "Wolf" & Lily find a HEA!
Forgive me but I LOVE when the Girl gets the Guy, not the Girl...But that's not exactly what happens.
Whoever Luna is pissing me off and I really Hope that in any future Books "Wolf" & Lily find a HEA!
September 16, 2014
I really liked this book! You should read it!
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