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Rockfall
From out of the clear blue sky, an unknown chunk of rock from the frozen void strikes the Earth with unimaginable force, gouging a wound into the very crust of the planet. Millions die in an instant, and millions more await the end as the looming catastrophe unfolds…
Thousands of miles away from the disaster, a call comes in the middle of the night. Families act, and react, and while panic spreads, the world keeps on spinning. Maybe a little slower, and perhaps with a teeny bit more of a tilt, but such things are a mere trifle to the existence of a planet. For the human inhabitants of this planet, though, the meteor’s collision will have far-reaching effects as the impact creates ripples throughout their fragile existence.
Bryan Hardin just wanted to create a sanctuary in the country for his remaining family, a place to heal his wounded spirit as he struggles with survivor’s guilt and approaching middle age. He’s hardly the heroic type, but his family is going to need all of them to act like heroes if they are going to survive the spreading effects of the Rockfall.
The Earthquakes are Primary Effects.
The Tsunami are Secondary Effects.
Will Anybody Survive the Tertiary Effects?
Thousands of miles away from the disaster, a call comes in the middle of the night. Families act, and react, and while panic spreads, the world keeps on spinning. Maybe a little slower, and perhaps with a teeny bit more of a tilt, but such things are a mere trifle to the existence of a planet. For the human inhabitants of this planet, though, the meteor’s collision will have far-reaching effects as the impact creates ripples throughout their fragile existence.
Bryan Hardin just wanted to create a sanctuary in the country for his remaining family, a place to heal his wounded spirit as he struggles with survivor’s guilt and approaching middle age. He’s hardly the heroic type, but his family is going to need all of them to act like heroes if they are going to survive the spreading effects of the Rockfall.
The Earthquakes are Primary Effects.
The Tsunami are Secondary Effects.
Will Anybody Survive the Tertiary Effects?
333 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 10, 2019
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March 14, 2024
This a post apocalyptic novel that takes place in the USA, to be exact in eastern Texas, a place I myself grew up. I like the accent of the reader though his is more central/ north Texan than East.😀 For the first couple of hours, apart from a few dialogues at the beginning, the reader is treated to an explanatory monologue on the survival preparations the protagonist undertakes and on how to become independent from public services. This contributes to a rather slow buildup but that is not necessarily a bad thing as the plot develops the more solidly.
February 19, 2023
⭐⭐
Z for Zachariah by Robert C. O'Brien and The Stand by Stephen King are the books that made me fall inlove with the Apocalypse/Post Apocalypse genre when I was a young teen, but unfortunately I've never found another book quite as good since then. Most books like this one focus 10% on the people and communities then the next 90% talking about guns, how said gun works, what type of bullets it needs blah blah blah.
And a note to the author, next time you talk about Australia and our "ridiculous" gun laws just know that we as a nation are "RIDICULOUSLY" proud of these laws! 🇦🇺
Z for Zachariah by Robert C. O'Brien and The Stand by Stephen King are the books that made me fall inlove with the Apocalypse/Post Apocalypse genre when I was a young teen, but unfortunately I've never found another book quite as good since then. Most books like this one focus 10% on the people and communities then the next 90% talking about guns, how said gun works, what type of bullets it needs blah blah blah.
And a note to the author, next time you talk about Australia and our "ridiculous" gun laws just know that we as a nation are "RIDICULOUSLY" proud of these laws! 🇦🇺
September 17, 2019
I can't say enough good about this book
I became so wrapped up in this book that I lost a few hours of sleep because I couldn't put it down. The story was very intense and the characters were great. It was very well written and the words flowed like a fast moving stream. I highly recommend it and I can't wait for the next one in the series.
I became so wrapped up in this book that I lost a few hours of sleep because I couldn't put it down. The story was very intense and the characters were great. It was very well written and the words flowed like a fast moving stream. I highly recommend it and I can't wait for the next one in the series.
December 13, 2019
I've read loads of apocalyptic books so it's hard to find out that has a different take from the others and this one does. A meteor over 7000 feet in diameter impacts in the Pacific ocean off the Chinese coast. You have that direct destruction and then the destruction caused by the massive tsunami that wipes out Hawaii and does severe damage to the West Coast.
The book centers on various people and how one of them works on making a sanctuary for family and trusted friends. The way he goes about doing that and the problems he encounters is a very interesting part of the book.
There are, of course, the usual thugs who take advantage of such a calamity and, fortunately, they are dealt with rather effectively.
I also like the way long-range plans are discussed. There is also the expected government refusal to release information and their attempts to stop information from getting out about just how bad the situation is. There are also some things in this book that I haven't seen in others of this nature such as Mexico attacking the southern U.S., figuring that the U.S. doesn't have the power to handle them any more and the war that has broken out between Russia and China and the worry that it could escalate into a nuclear war between those two countries.
I think the story is quite well done.
The book centers on various people and how one of them works on making a sanctuary for family and trusted friends. The way he goes about doing that and the problems he encounters is a very interesting part of the book.
There are, of course, the usual thugs who take advantage of such a calamity and, fortunately, they are dealt with rather effectively.
I also like the way long-range plans are discussed. There is also the expected government refusal to release information and their attempts to stop information from getting out about just how bad the situation is. There are also some things in this book that I haven't seen in others of this nature such as Mexico attacking the southern U.S., figuring that the U.S. doesn't have the power to handle them any more and the war that has broken out between Russia and China and the worry that it could escalate into a nuclear war between those two countries.
I think the story is quite well done.
January 4, 2022
Stunning
This is a book of fiction but a think it is a good book to remind us that things can get really bad in no time I look forward to the next book
This is a book of fiction but a think it is a good book to remind us that things can get really bad in no time I look forward to the next book
September 21, 2019
Allen's books on life after an apocalyptic event are an interesting take on survival techniques. I liked his Walking in the Rain series and this one looks to be of equal interest. The blurb says "From out of the clear blue sky, an unknown chunk of rock from the frozen void strikes the Earth with unimaginable force, gouging a wound into the very crust of the planet. Millions die in an instant, and millions more await the end as the looming catastrophe unfolds...."
The author spends a lot of time on backgrounds before he gets to the meat of the story. Areas covered: prepping, guns, emotional conflicts, familial relationships, and political opinions. I also like that most of the woman have a strong sense of self.
Since I am interested in survival after a disaster, I will continue reading the series.
The author spends a lot of time on backgrounds before he gets to the meat of the story. Areas covered: prepping, guns, emotional conflicts, familial relationships, and political opinions. I also like that most of the woman have a strong sense of self.
Since I am interested in survival after a disaster, I will continue reading the series.
December 3, 2019
A very good read
There are good, very good, and great books in this genre (think Lucifer’s Hammer, Down to a Sunless Sea, or Long Voyage Back, to name those at the top of my list): and I’d put this one in the Very Good category. There were only a couple of times I found myself skipping over a few paragraphs because I was ready to get to the meat of the segment, but then forced myself to go back and read them so as not to lose out on anything important in the story line. I am a galloping scanner on the first go round, and if I really like a book I will almost always read it again. I plan to with this one. Looking forward to the next in the series.
There are good, very good, and great books in this genre (think Lucifer’s Hammer, Down to a Sunless Sea, or Long Voyage Back, to name those at the top of my list): and I’d put this one in the Very Good category. There were only a couple of times I found myself skipping over a few paragraphs because I was ready to get to the meat of the segment, but then forced myself to go back and read them so as not to lose out on anything important in the story line. I am a galloping scanner on the first go round, and if I really like a book I will almost always read it again. I plan to with this one. Looking forward to the next in the series.
December 30, 2019
Fantastic storyline
Just discovered this author and I am so glad. This post apocalyptic fiction is scary as hell in it’s plausibility. The characters are interesting and relatable and the author has a wicked sense of humor that I love. I didn’t want to put the book down and it’s a long one... unlike most of the new post apocalyptic fiction series’s coming out lately that give you 250 pages or so if you are lucky. Can’t wait to download and get started on the next book. Recommend to everyone who likes TEOTWAWKI scenarios!!
Just discovered this author and I am so glad. This post apocalyptic fiction is scary as hell in it’s plausibility. The characters are interesting and relatable and the author has a wicked sense of humor that I love. I didn’t want to put the book down and it’s a long one... unlike most of the new post apocalyptic fiction series’s coming out lately that give you 250 pages or so if you are lucky. Can’t wait to download and get started on the next book. Recommend to everyone who likes TEOTWAWKI scenarios!!
February 19, 2020
Great book to rwad
This is an outstanding work. The author has a good understanding of farming and weather patterns and effects. The characters in the book are solid people who are not perfect but are folks you would want for neighbors. I could not put this down but it was worth the loss of sleep to rwead. Looking forward to the next book. It will be interesting to see how people act and who can hold up for the long term with the change in daily life.
This is an outstanding work. The author has a good understanding of farming and weather patterns and effects. The characters in the book are solid people who are not perfect but are folks you would want for neighbors. I could not put this down but it was worth the loss of sleep to rwead. Looking forward to the next book. It will be interesting to see how people act and who can hold up for the long term with the change in daily life.
June 9, 2024
5 stars
The author, William Allen, has written some of my favorite books and this new series did not disappoint. Well written with awesome character development, good dialogue and non-stop action, this series is sure to make it into my favorite series to be reread over and over. After reading this I think I will start to start rereading his Walking in the Rain novels!
The author, William Allen, has written some of my favorite books and this new series did not disappoint. Well written with awesome character development, good dialogue and non-stop action, this series is sure to make it into my favorite series to be reread over and over. After reading this I think I will start to start rereading his Walking in the Rain novels!
October 31, 2019
Great storyline
The idea of an asteroid hitting the earth may seem far fetched to some but it has happened before. I like how the author uses history here to compliment the story without over doing it. The characters created here are well worth the investment and I look forward to reading book 2!!
The idea of an asteroid hitting the earth may seem far fetched to some but it has happened before. I like how the author uses history here to compliment the story without over doing it. The characters created here are well worth the investment and I look forward to reading book 2!!
December 31, 2019
Stumbled across a gem
I read indie authors all the time, and find they run the gamut from good to terrible. Seems when there are no barriers to publication, almost anyone will do it. This book surprised and pleased me. It was engaging, funny at times, and terrifying at other times. If you're of the prepper mindset, you will enjoy this book. I'm looking forward to the next one.
I read indie authors all the time, and find they run the gamut from good to terrible. Seems when there are no barriers to publication, almost anyone will do it. This book surprised and pleased me. It was engaging, funny at times, and terrifying at other times. If you're of the prepper mindset, you will enjoy this book. I'm looking forward to the next one.
January 5, 2025
Interesting read
A different twist to an apocalyptic book. Good storyline. A little wordy. As with so many books in this genre, in order to survive, you have to have a LOT of money to prepare. Looking forward to reading book two.
A different twist to an apocalyptic book. Good storyline. A little wordy. As with so many books in this genre, in order to survive, you have to have a LOT of money to prepare. Looking forward to reading book two.
April 25, 2020
Rockfall is the second book that I've read in the genre I'll call "Prepper Family Saga after Earth-changing events". Both books were the first book in a series. I'm unlikely to get to future books in either series. I liked the other book better than Rockfall, though I did enjoy both, to a point. Both books contained extensive, detailed descriptions of weapons, especially firearms. Both books contained multiple extensive scenes of violence, especially gun battles. To me, it was just way too much. Rockfall's major event is a natural disaster, precipitating other terrible events. The science involved in the connected events is sketchy and not too believable. What's more unbelievable is the fact that news of the original event and the magnitude of the damages was so easily and completely suppressed by the US government. Not realistic, but necessary as a plot device to have the primary characters generally aware of the grim reality, while most other people are in the dark. I liked most of the character presentations and the exposure of "Prepper" planning and execution. The concept of protecting family at all costs was well done. But that made the main characters several heroic vigilante actions ring hollow. Would they really engage in unnecessary gun battles that might risk their own lives and their ability to protect their own families? Don't think so. Just an excuse to include action scenes in a book that didn't have many. The biggest problem for me is that Rockfall is an incomplete book. This is unfortunately all too common in first books in a planned series.
November 2, 2019
Wonderful novel
Realistically incredible read. I couldn't put this book down! Get this book and I promise you will not come away disappointed! The characters are well developed and interesting as is the story. It catches your attention immediately and continues at this pace until the very end.
And of course I'm eagerly awaiting the next book in the series, So be quick about it Lol! I would love to purchase a signed copy cause you are on your way to becoming a popular author!
Ann Tkatch
Realistically incredible read. I couldn't put this book down! Get this book and I promise you will not come away disappointed! The characters are well developed and interesting as is the story. It catches your attention immediately and continues at this pace until the very end.
And of course I'm eagerly awaiting the next book in the series, So be quick about it Lol! I would love to purchase a signed copy cause you are on your way to becoming a popular author!
Ann Tkatch
May 26, 2022
There is bad books. Just not worth your time. Some chapters get read then no more. And then there is books so bad they actually get interesting. This is one such abomination. I got thru 11 of 12 hours of the audio book version just to see how irritated I could get. It has nothing to do with the politics shining thru or the idea of prepping, this book has just very very stupid plot and characters . The narrator didn't help. If you want someone to read a grown up book for five year olds, this is your guy.
November 2, 2019
Great read!
High marks for this take on a disaster of apocalyptic proportion. Good character building and a fairly realistic setting. Had me hoping for another book or 3 to see how the story would progress. Kudos to William Allen for an outstanding book. I usually have a lot to say about grammar, but this book had very few errors and only a few that looked to be editing mistakes. So good in you!
High marks for this take on a disaster of apocalyptic proportion. Good character building and a fairly realistic setting. Had me hoping for another book or 3 to see how the story would progress. Kudos to William Allen for an outstanding book. I usually have a lot to say about grammar, but this book had very few errors and only a few that looked to be editing mistakes. So good in you!
November 11, 2019
Great Story !
I was concerned at first about this being an over the top prepper book based on the beginning of the book. I am glad I stuck with it. It was a bit confusing to start, but once the story started rolling along, I really got into the characters and their lives. I really enjoyed their teamwork and the caring they had for each other. I can't wait to see what comes next for them.
I was concerned at first about this being an over the top prepper book based on the beginning of the book. I am glad I stuck with it. It was a bit confusing to start, but once the story started rolling along, I really got into the characters and their lives. I really enjoyed their teamwork and the caring they had for each other. I can't wait to see what comes next for them.
September 20, 2019
The story is the thing...
Not the special effects. This is a good character driven story of surviving an apocryphal event. Being prepared is good but having your family and good friends you can depend on will make the difference. Can't wait for second installment and personally hope it is more than three books long.
Not the special effects. This is a good character driven story of surviving an apocryphal event. Being prepared is good but having your family and good friends you can depend on will make the difference. Can't wait for second installment and personally hope it is more than three books long.
October 28, 2019
Excellent story line. This author knows how to weave a story!
As an avid reader of post apocalyptic fiction, I read mainly Indie authors and I'm known to quit a story mid book if it's not keeping my interest! This one had no problem and I'm looking forward to what's next in the series.
As an avid reader of post apocalyptic fiction, I read mainly Indie authors and I'm known to quit a story mid book if it's not keeping my interest! This one had no problem and I'm looking forward to what's next in the series.
November 12, 2019
Believable
Very real in what happens thousands of miles away can and will effect you and your family.
Some if the interplay between brothers was a little over done
Looking forward to next book. The plot has me sucked in and I need to know the effects on the farm and community on what’s going on at the end of this book
Very real in what happens thousands of miles away can and will effect you and your family.
Some if the interplay between brothers was a little over done
Looking forward to next book. The plot has me sucked in and I need to know the effects on the farm and community on what’s going on at the end of this book
November 17, 2019
Interesting scenario!
I really enjoyed reading Rockfall. Could hardly put it down. Even the minor characters and their background are realistic. The main characters are easy to identify with and seem real. As for the plot, again the details are so fleshed out and the story so we'll told, it gets you thinking about what if this happens...Looking forward to the next book
I really enjoyed reading Rockfall. Could hardly put it down. Even the minor characters and their background are realistic. The main characters are easy to identify with and seem real. As for the plot, again the details are so fleshed out and the story so we'll told, it gets you thinking about what if this happens...Looking forward to the next book
December 8, 2019
Well done. Great story.
Logical,well written. Lots to consider in your own prepping world. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
I will also be looking at other books by this author. I like his style of writing. Could use less four letter words, that's the only thing I didn't care for.
Logical,well written. Lots to consider in your own prepping world. Looking forward to the next book in the series.
I will also be looking at other books by this author. I like his style of writing. Could use less four letter words, that's the only thing I didn't care for.
July 30, 2020
Don't get no better!!
William Allen is one fine writer. His stories have such great characterization. Love the touch of romance along with all the killing. This follows along the same genre of the "Walking in the Rain" masterpiece! Still my fav 😅
William Allen is one fine writer. His stories have such great characterization. Love the touch of romance along with all the killing. This follows along the same genre of the "Walking in the Rain" masterpiece! Still my fav 😅
October 25, 2019
Excellent information
An outstanding work that takes a realistic look at the possible\probable after effects of a highly likely occurrence. Definitely covered some topics I never considered before!
An outstanding work that takes a realistic look at the possible\probable after effects of a highly likely occurrence. Definitely covered some topics I never considered before!
June 22, 2020
Damn. Couldn't make it past the first 100 pages. American prepper wet dream. The state is your enemy. A meteor hits earth... Like a damn big one. And "big brother" manages to restrict all communication on every channel? internet, tv, radio, etc...
Not my cup of tea
Not my cup of tea
April 21, 2020
Just finished reading "Rockfall" by William Allen, the first of the "Tertiary Effects" series. I found the author to be a very good storyteller, and am looking forward to reading the next book. I can recommend it to anyone who likes suspence or disaster fiction.
Rockfall deals with the indirect consequences on a Texas family of a meteor strike in the China Sea. Although the direct consequences of the tsunamis, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions (the meteor was a big one, although not extinction event sized) that the meteor strike caused are mentioned, the author hasn't set his story where any of this is happening, which is refreshing. The author's emphasis was on what happens when supply chains break down, when the meteor (and it's immediate side effects) wipe out a largish amount of the human race.
Also refreshing, are that his main protagonists aren't "hard-core" preppers. Preppers they are, but they prefer to keep a low profile, on the theory that if you've prepped for disaster, it really isn't a good idea to let other people know about it.
The possibility of nuclear war is touched on which also seems reasonable, as nations scramble to grab land from their neighbors during the disaster, although the protagonists don't dwell on it, since it isn't something they can control. They're more concerned about the effects of the meteor on weather during the initial weeks of the calamity, as well as their fears about what it might mean for the upcoming winter, and its effects on next year's farming. We also get a bird's-eye view of the gradual erosion of law and order in a small town; part of it is foreshadowing for his next book, involving not only the expected low-level evil-doers who take advantage of the calamity, but also a corrupt lawman.
I feel the author has done a good job of writing for entertainment, without giving the reader (at least me) the gut-clenching feeling that "everyone is doomed, it's survival of the fittest!" (although, face it, apocalyptic fiction goes rather far in that direction). I don't know about the science of some of what he's describing, particularly about the meteor triggering earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, but it sounds plausible and I'm quite willing to suspend belief for the sake of a good story -- yes, the author is that good. Just don't read it before bedtime.
Go. Read. Enjoy!
Rockfall deals with the indirect consequences on a Texas family of a meteor strike in the China Sea. Although the direct consequences of the tsunamis, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions (the meteor was a big one, although not extinction event sized) that the meteor strike caused are mentioned, the author hasn't set his story where any of this is happening, which is refreshing. The author's emphasis was on what happens when supply chains break down, when the meteor (and it's immediate side effects) wipe out a largish amount of the human race.
Also refreshing, are that his main protagonists aren't "hard-core" preppers. Preppers they are, but they prefer to keep a low profile, on the theory that if you've prepped for disaster, it really isn't a good idea to let other people know about it.
The possibility of nuclear war is touched on which also seems reasonable, as nations scramble to grab land from their neighbors during the disaster, although the protagonists don't dwell on it, since it isn't something they can control. They're more concerned about the effects of the meteor on weather during the initial weeks of the calamity, as well as their fears about what it might mean for the upcoming winter, and its effects on next year's farming. We also get a bird's-eye view of the gradual erosion of law and order in a small town; part of it is foreshadowing for his next book, involving not only the expected low-level evil-doers who take advantage of the calamity, but also a corrupt lawman.
I feel the author has done a good job of writing for entertainment, without giving the reader (at least me) the gut-clenching feeling that "everyone is doomed, it's survival of the fittest!" (although, face it, apocalyptic fiction goes rather far in that direction). I don't know about the science of some of what he's describing, particularly about the meteor triggering earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, but it sounds plausible and I'm quite willing to suspend belief for the sake of a good story -- yes, the author is that good. Just don't read it before bedtime.
Go. Read. Enjoy!
July 3, 2020
Bryan Hardin has returned to his small-town roots after having lived in the big city of Houston. He has settled his law practice in a small town about 25 miles from where he grew up in east Texas. Being a widower, he is making his homestead a place for the remainder of his family to gather together on the weekends. Then a large meteor strike happens thousands of miles away causing immediate changes to their weather patterns.
Allen's first novel in The Tertiary Effects Series, Rockfall follows Hardin and his family after they receive a heads up about the meteor strike. They rally together at his farm and take stock of what they need to survive in the long term should that be necessary. Hardin himself is still struggling to fit into the small town yet keep a low profile at the same time. The last thing he wants to do is draw attention to the resources that they have.
The big question is why the government is being silent on the meteor strike. Sure, they've talked about the earthquake and resulting tsunami in the Pacific. But nothing on the cause. In the meantime, Bryan’s family members are going about their business back at their respective homes while monitoring all forms of communication.
Five out of five stars.
Allen's first novel in The Tertiary Effects Series, Rockfall follows Hardin and his family after they receive a heads up about the meteor strike. They rally together at his farm and take stock of what they need to survive in the long term should that be necessary. Hardin himself is still struggling to fit into the small town yet keep a low profile at the same time. The last thing he wants to do is draw attention to the resources that they have.
The big question is why the government is being silent on the meteor strike. Sure, they've talked about the earthquake and resulting tsunami in the Pacific. But nothing on the cause. In the meantime, Bryan’s family members are going about their business back at their respective homes while monitoring all forms of communication.
Five out of five stars.
May 12, 2020
Always love a good asteroid impact story. This one was different than any I'd previously read. As Lucifer's Hammer is one of my favorite books, the bar was pretty high for me as to whether I would enjoy it. I very much did. It may not be an all-time classic, but it was original in its own way.
A mysterious event occurs off the coast of China. The communication blackout that ensues, first in East Asia, then Hawaii, then the US west coast only leads to mass speculation and even disinterest as the rest of the country has no idea anything was amiss. The only reporting even related, is news of an earthquake in China. It's not until the story begins to come out, and the consequences beginning to be understood, that wider chaos begins.
The story devices of cover-up and mystery of just not knowing make for an interesting setting to begin the rest of the story. How to act first when everyone around you is oblivious, including your family and friends.
A mysterious event occurs off the coast of China. The communication blackout that ensues, first in East Asia, then Hawaii, then the US west coast only leads to mass speculation and even disinterest as the rest of the country has no idea anything was amiss. The only reporting even related, is news of an earthquake in China. It's not until the story begins to come out, and the consequences beginning to be understood, that wider chaos begins.
The story devices of cover-up and mystery of just not knowing make for an interesting setting to begin the rest of the story. How to act first when everyone around you is oblivious, including your family and friends.
September 1, 2024
Engaging and Believable! Great Read!
I read a lot of prepper fiction and our homestead is fairly sustainable so I think about these things a lot. The characters are outstanding and it is impressive that so many are being developed in the 1st book in the series. I like the pace of the story and the fact that we don't have a special forces platoon that just accidentally shows up to join them as they get ready for the worst. These are ordinary people doing extraordinary things to survive.
I'm looking forward to book 2. One of the themes of doing our best to maintain our humanity when civilization is destroyed around us will probably be challenged as things get worse. I'm curious as to how the author will handle it.
William Allen is a great storyteller and gives us a lot to think about. I love books like this one.
I read a lot of prepper fiction and our homestead is fairly sustainable so I think about these things a lot. The characters are outstanding and it is impressive that so many are being developed in the 1st book in the series. I like the pace of the story and the fact that we don't have a special forces platoon that just accidentally shows up to join them as they get ready for the worst. These are ordinary people doing extraordinary things to survive.
I'm looking forward to book 2. One of the themes of doing our best to maintain our humanity when civilization is destroyed around us will probably be challenged as things get worse. I'm curious as to how the author will handle it.
William Allen is a great storyteller and gives us a lot to think about. I love books like this one.
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