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The Many Travails of John Smith Series

5 primary works • 5 total works

Book 1

Investigation, Mediation, Vindication
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4.36 · 1085 Ratings · 133 Reviews · published 2020 · 7 editions
The stakes are real. The mediator isn't.

"Investiga…

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    Book 2

    Blood is Thicker Than Lots of Stuff
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    4.45     · 694 Ratings · 57 Reviews · published 2021 · 6 editions
    "Messy divorce? Check.
    Emotional stability of the i…

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    Book 3

    Ghost of a Chance
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    4.48     · 612 Ratings · 53 Reviews · published 2021 · 6 editions
    "Broken-Neck spat forth a stream of Spanish which …

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    Book 4

    The Italian Screwjob
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    4.56     · 547 Ratings · 48 Reviews · published 2022 · 7 editions
    It's been several years since John Smith became Sa…

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    Book 5

    A Dead Man's Favor
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    4.56     · 386 Ratings · 28 Reviews · published 2023 · 6 editions
    Now that he's back home in San Diego, life is look…

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