Recent audiobook release ‘Knack Knack’ from Audiobook Network author Douglas P. Krimmel centers around Knack Knack, a hero who is rumored to have lived forever by those who know him. When he takes up a job in the crime-ridden town of Bonnie Loon, a dangerous man threatens to destroy Knack Knack’s life forever, and what was supposed to be an easy assignment becomes much more complicated.

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Douglas P. Krimmel, a poet, writer, and musician who loved fishing along the Delaware River, has completed his new audiobook “Knack Knack”: a gripping and captivating tale of an immortal hero who meets his match in a dangerous town of seedy criminals and unending greed.

“Knack Knack has lived forever,” writes Krimmel. “Nobody knows where he came from or if he is even born from mankind. Some say that he is the one warrior that stuck the side of the Creator himself, damned to walk the earth for all of time. In reality, he is just a reluctant hero trying to do the next right thing.

“The year is 1843, and gold was on the rise. The Bonnie Loon is one such place that houses many filled with greed. The town of sin and gin. Well-Dressed Dan is one person in particular who is as ruthless as they come, but Knack Knack is no normal human, and when he shows up in town, things get complicated for Dan. What was supposed to be an easy voyage for gold turns into something much more dangerous than what Knack Knack had bargained for.”

Published by Audiobook Network, author Douglas P. Krimmel’s new audiobook is posthumously published by Douglas’s son Shaun Krimmel in loving memory to continue his father’s legacy. Full of unique and fully realized characters, with shocking twists that will leave listeners spellbound until the stunning conclusion, “Knack Knack” is the perfect tale for those with a love of adventure and suspense.

Listeners can purchase the audiobook edition of “Knack Knack” by Douglas P. Krimmel through Audible, the Apple iTunes store, or Amazon. 

Audiobooks are the fastest-growing segment in the digital publishing industry. According to The Infinite Dial 2019, 50% of Americans age 12 and older have listened to an audiobook. This huge growth can be partly attributed to increased listening in cars, which surpassed the home as the #1 audiobook listening location in the 2019 survey. Smart speaker proliferation also bodes well for future listening growth and more mainstream listening. 

Audiobook Network, Inc. (ABN) is a full-service audiobook publishing company that transforms authors’ books or eBooks to life through audio narration. ABN handles narration, production, audio editing, digital formatting, distribution, promotion, and royalty collections all under one roof. For additional information or media inquiries, contact Audiobook Network at 866-296-7774.

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Fulton Books author Isiah Bennett, a skilled preacher and teacher anointed by God, has completed his most recent book “Keeping a Level Head of Faith in the Midst of a Pandemic”: a timely and poignant work that discusses the COVID-19 pandemic as the catalyst that exposed the true belief and trust in God. This compelling work was designed to help people from all walks of life who are struggling.

Author Isiah Bennett has been preaching and teaching the Word of God for over 20 years. He started as a deacon at Greater New Hope Baptist Church, North Little Rock, Arkansas. He was a dedicated deacon who stood by and supported the vision of his pastor. In this position, he learned all aspects concerning the administration and day-to-day operations of the church. This experience was invaluable when the Lord called him to pastor. He pastored the flock at Shady Grove Baptist Church in Tucker, Arkansas, for two years. Through the leadership of the Holy Spirit, the church experienced spiritual and physical growth during his tenure. In September 2007, the Lord moved him to the Greater New Hope Baptist Church in Little Rock Arkansas.

Rev. Bennett is a member of the Greater Little Rock Baptist Pastoral and Ministers Conference. He has studied in Old Testament and New Testament survey, basic theology, and the fundamentals of faith, as well as Christological preaching, which is seeing Christ throughout the whole Bible. He is self-educated through the divine power and inspiration of the Holy Spirit. He is articulate in the hermeneutics, which is the methodological breakdown of the Holy Scriptures.

He is married to Cheryl Bennett, and they have five adult children and 13 grandchildren. All their children who live nearby are actively involved in the ministry.

Author Isiah Bennett discusses his work, sharing, “Our character and conduct are what define each of us as human beings as well as believers who have accepted Christ. God has divinely given all of us a measure of faith. How we respond to adversities in life is determined by what level of faith we have attained. During this worldwide pandemic, fear has taken a front seat and left faith in God as a secondary alternative. If there is ever a time to unleash the power of God and his church, it is now. Whatever denomination you may be or even if you have no affiliation with a religious preference, there is still a fabric that binds us together as humans.”

He continues, “Originally, God divinely inspired me to teach a systematic Bible study to strengthen believers when COVID-19 first came to our shores. But one day as I was consoling a member that was experiencing a personal pandemic (his wife was contemplating divorce, and his son had recently been murdered, coupled with this worldwide coronavirus pandemic), God instructed me to write this book.”

Published by Fulton Books, Isiah Bennett’s book is scripturally based and inspired by God to be used for Bible or personal studies. This captivating work encourages those who have not yet accepted Jesus Christ as a Lord and Savior.

Readers who wish to experience this engaging work can purchase “Keeping a Level Head of Faith in the Midst of a Pandemic” at select bookstores, or online at the Apple iTunes store, Amazon, Google Play or Barnes and Noble.

Please direct all media inquiries to Author Support via email at [email protected] or via telephone at 877-210-0816.

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Isiah Bennett’s New Book ‘Keeping a Level Head of Faith in the Midst of a Pandemic’ Highlights How God Uses Every Situation to Bring Glory to His Name

Recent release “The Color of Persistence” from Covenant Books author Arame Richardson tells the gripping and spellbinding tale of Coumba, who discovers the harsh realities of living as a Black immigrant in America. Determined to succeed and live her life by her own design, Coumba faces each injustice and obstacle head on and finds at the end of every tunnel is a shining light of hope.

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Arame Richardson, who has served as an educator in the Baltimore City Public School System since 2009, as well as the Harford County School System from 2016-2018, has completed her new book, “The Color of Persistence”: a powerful and moving tale of the adversities faced by those in America who are not a part of the favored few that life caters to.

“I guess it’s safe to say that as kids growing up, we never really understood what the concept of adulthood entailed,” writes Richardson. “Naive and inquisitive, especially for those of us who came from average or poor families, becoming an adult appeared to be our only path to freedom. Now that we have come of age, it has become crystal clear that those were all illusions. Life isn’t a bed of roses, and that’s just the way it is.

“The only part we can play in this game called life is how we react to life’s challenges. You want happiness? Create your happiness. You want peace? Make peace with yourself. You’re faced with obstacles and challenges on your path to achieving your goal? Face them.”

Published by Covenant Books of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, Arame Richardson’s new book follows Coumba, a Black immigrant, as she struggles with finding her place in a country that seems set against her. Rather than accepting her standing in America, Coumba takes matters into her own hands and faces her oppressors head on to discover new paths and hope that guide her along her journey.

Readers can purchase “The Color of Persistence” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes store, Amazon or Barnes & Noble.

Covenant books is an international Christian owned and operated publishing house based in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Covenant Books specializes in all genres of work which appeal to the Christian market. For additional information or media inquiries, contact Covenant Books at 843-507-8373.   

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Author Arame Richardson’s New Book, ‘The Color of Persistence’ is the Stirring Tale of Coumba and Her Fight for Survival as a Black Immigrant Living in America

Recent release “Revealing God’s Design for Aging, Family, and How We Live” from Covenant Books author Bob Benson is a faith-based work providing a new perspective on aging for themselves and their loved ones.

GREENVILLE, S.C. – September 2, 2022 – (Newswire.com)

Bob Benson, a caring man who worked with the elderly community for four decades, has completed his new book, “Revealing God’s Design for Aging, Family, and How We Live”: a faith-based read on aging.

Benson shares, “Would a creator of humankind form us without offering a plan for our aging? Does the Scripture’s ancient wisdom really speak to our getting older and how we ought to think of aging in our day? Can we see how God anticipated our needs in aging from the very first? Is there biblical insight for addressing today’s common difficulties in aging? Could a scriptural approach to aging change the relationships we have and our experience in aging?

The Bible offers relevant and practical perspectives helping us meet the challenges of both our own aging and that of our loved ones. Its foundational principles can guide us into aging and through the difficulties families often face. The author’s fresh and unique view, honed from the Scriptures and forty-plus years of observing and helping families, reveals God’s plan for aging and how it can change our lives. Stories of other’s approaches—those that worked and did not work—highlight the practical solutions found in the book. Written from a distinct Christian perspective, the applications are relevant to all people regardless of their spiritual views. This is a must-read for anyone wanting to age well together with family.”

Published by Covenant Books of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, Bob Benson’s new book delves into the approaches taken by believers as well as God’s plan for aging.  Aging is a difficult concept for so many and this insightful work provides new perspectives and understanding.

Readers can purchase “Revealing God’s Design for Aging, Family, and How We Live” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes store, Amazon or Barnes & Noble.

Covenant books is an international Christian owned and operated publishing house based in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Covenant Books specializes in all genres of work which appeal to the Christian market. For additional information or media inquiries, contact Covenant Books at 843-507-8373.   

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Author Bob Benson’s New Book, ‘Revealing God’s Design for Aging, Family, and How We Live’ is a Spiritual Work for Christians to Cope With Aging

Recent release “Terror by Day” from Covenant Books author Janie Baetsle is a fictional drama that centers around a conspiracy to overthrow a presidential election. Using a deadly pandemic as a way to cover up their crimes, those who seek to overthrow democracy will do their best to rig the election’s outcome and take away the rights of others in the process.

MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa – September 2, 2022 – (Newswire.com)

Janie Baetsle, proud mother who finds salvation and healing in God, has completed her new book, “Terror by Day”: a thrilling fictional account of a plot to steal an election and destroy the democracy on which America was founded upon.

“A strange and deadly virus is sweeping into the country,” writes Baestle. “No longer does terror belong only to the dark of night. Now it has worked its way into the light of day. Where did it come from and why? The truth is hidden by a secretive group of seven who meet in an old, abandoned warehouse. It is their goal to strip away the freedom of the United States of America and bring her into a socialistic regime, where a select few rule over many. It is the election year of 2020, and the current president is running for a second term. He loves his country and is doing everything possible to protect its citizens. His enemies know that he will win by a landslide if they don’t intervene. And so they do. Devices are developed to interfere with the election process itself. The 2020 election is stolen. Although prewarned that this would occur, the president chooses to let his enemies proceed as planned. It is the only way that their plans will be uncovered for all to see. Christians are baffled as to why God hasn’t intervened. Many lose hope through the long months ahead. But the truly born-again Christians stand firm and hold onto their hope, finding themselves putting their trust in God and not man, just as they should have done all along.”

Published by Covenant Books of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, Janie Baetsle’s new book warns of what may happen to a country that allows elections to be stolen and lies to be perpetrated by those who hold power in government. Readers will be spellbound by the surprising twists as the country’s fate is decided, and a nation is torn apart by those who claim to be working for it.

Readers can purchase “Terror by Day” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes store, Amazon or Barnes and Noble.

Covenant books is an international Christian owned and operated publishing house based in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Covenant Books specializes in all genres of work which appeal to the Christian market. For additional information or media inquiries, contact Covenant Books at 843-507-8373.

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Author Janie Baetsle’s New Book, ‘Terror by Day’ Tells of a Fictional Conspiracy to Overthrow an Election by Distracting Others With a Dangerous Virus

Recent audiobook release “Forever Fallen: Book One, Anak Trilogy” from Audiobook Network author Sherry Fortner is an engaging tale centered around Annie Hayes, who discovers a world hidden within our own and finds a target on her back because of it. A mysterious stranger promises to protect her from the dark creatures hunting her, but until he can prove himself, Annie struggles to trust him.

OOLTEWAH, Tenn. – September 2, 2022 – (Newswire.com)

Sherry Fortner, teacher in Tennessee and Georgia for three decades who is now enjoying retirement, has completed her new audiobook “Forever Fallen: Book One, Anak Trilogy”: an irreverent and engaging narrative involving an ancient battle between light and shadow that has lasted forever, and the innocent woman who is unwittingly dragged into the struggle.

“Annie Hayes is living a nightmare,” Fortner shares. “Something dark and sinister stalks her. When a handsome new stranger shows an interest in her, Annie is torn between an instant attraction and a paralyzing fear that something is not quite right with this outsider. Nightmares become her reality as she is hunted by dark creatures. Annie is swept up into an ancient war as the Dark Ones pursue her and the Magnificent One protects her.”

Published by Audiobook Network, author Sherry Fortner’s new audiobook will find listeners gripped with excitement as they follow along on Annie’s seemingly impossible quest to stop the endless assaults on her life from her shadowy foes. With her protector by her side, a glimmer of hope shines through the darkness swirling around her, but all is not as it seems, and she’ll have to rely on her own strengths to save herself. This character-driven thriller will leave listeners in suspense and desperate for more.

Listeners can purchase the audiobook edition of “Forever Fallen: Book One, Anak Trilogy” by Sherry Fortner through Audible, the Apple iTunes store, or Amazon. 

Audiobooks are the fastest growing segment in the digital publishing industry. According to The Infinite Dial 2019, 50% of Americans age 12 and older have listened to an audiobook. This huge growth can be partly attributed to increased listening in cars, which surpassed the home as the #1 audiobook listening location in the 2019 survey. Smart speaker proliferation also bodes well for future listening growth and more mainstream listening. 

Audiobook Network, Inc. (ABN) is a full-service audiobook publishing company that transforms authors’ books or eBooks to life through audio narration. ABN handles, narration, production, audio editing, digital formatting, distribution, promotion, and royalty collections all under one roof. For additional information or media inquiries, contact Audiobook Network at 866-296-7774.

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Author Sherry Fortner’s new Audiobook ‘Forever Fallen: Book One, Anak Trilogy’ follows the captivating story of a young woman who becomes part of an ongoing struggle

Recent release “A Balkan Rhapsody” from Covenant Books authors Uriel R. and Carolyn J. Limjoco follows the heartwarming romance of former U.S. Army Captain John Carzhak and Lucija, a young woman from Croatia, who fall deeply in love with each other. When the Balkan War keeps them apart, it will take all of their strength and courage to see each other once more or let their romance fizzle out.

HANFORD, Calif. – September 2, 2022 – (Newswire.com)

Uriel R. Limjoco and his wife Carolyn J. Limjoco have completed their new book, “A Balkan Rhapsody”: a captivating love story that finds two lovers torn apart by the Balkan War. Despite their deep desire for one another, their love will be tested as they struggle to be reunited once more.

“Till death do us part,” write Uriel and Carolyn, “so the traditional wedding vow states. But can love be so intense that even death does not have the power to overcome the hope for a miraculous reunion for two lovers separated by a disastrous Balkan War? How can an unrelated incestuous affair even be a catalyst to such a reunion? Former United States Army Captain John Carzhak’s intense love for this Croatian beauty impelled him to prepare a three-diamond engagement ring for the love of his life.”

Published by Covenant Books of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, Uriel R. and Carolyn J. Limjoco’s new book will leave readers spellbound as they become witness to John and Lucija’s everlasting love. Full of suspense and surprising twists, this character-driven drama will have readers on the edge of their seats right up until its stunning conclusion and remain with them long after.

Readers can purchase “A Balkan Rhapsody” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes store, Amazon or Barnes & Noble.

Covenant books is an international Christian owned and operated publishing house based in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Covenant Books specializes in all genres of work which appeal to the Christian market. For additional information or media inquiries, contact Covenant Books at 843-507-8373.   

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Authors Uriel R. and Carolyn J. Limjoco’s New Book, ‘A Balkan Rhapsody’ is a Stirring Tale of Two Lovers Who Find Themselves Reunited After Being Separated by War

Recent audiobook release “Born to Serve: The Trailblazing Life of Sam Sutton, Valet to Three Presidents” from Audiobook Network author Samuel Sutton Jr., CSCM, USN (Ret.), details the extraordinary life of the author from a humble upbringing to working closely with three U.S. Presidents. Following his career as a presidential valet, Sutton Jr. embarks on a brand-new and fulfilling chapter in life.

CHESAPEAKE, Va. – September 2, 2022 – (Newswire.com)

Samuel Sutton Jr., CSCM, USN (Ret.), who served in the U.S. Navy for three decades and as a personal valet for three Presidents, has completed his new audiobook “Born to Serve: The Trailblazing Life of Sam Sutton, Valet to Three Presidents”: a fascinating exploration of the author’s varied life and a look at the pressures involved with being and working closely with the First Family.

Sutton Jr. shares, “Joining the Navy in 1979, [I] embarked on a thirty-year military career, serving first as a sailor, then as an enlisted aide to the nation’s top admirals and generals, and finally as a personal valet to presidents Bill Clinton, G. W. Bush, and Barack Obama. [I] worked a backbreaking schedule, juggling multiple tasks in a position that made [me] a virtual member of the First Family, an eyewitness to their public and private lives.

“‘Born to Serve’ is also a cautionary tale about the complex dynamics of race and politics at the highest levels of the military and government. From [my] first day as valet, [my] close proximity to the president made [me] a target for those who craved access to the most powerful man in the world. That competitive pressure would prematurely end [my] career as valet, but [I] went on to write a new chapter in [my] life by adopting a child out of the foster care system, guiding him in overcoming a difficult past, and raising him into a fine young man.”

Published by Audiobook Network, author Samuel Sutton Jr., CSCM, USN (Ret.)’s new audiobook is an honest autobiography that will enthrall the hearts and minds of listeners of all backgrounds. Truthful and occasionally shocking with a heavy dose of wit, Sutton Jr.’s tale is one of overcoming adversity to rise up and serve one’s country with devotion and reverence.

Listeners can purchase the audiobook edition of “Born to Serve: The Trailblazing Life of Sam Sutton, Valet to Three Presidents” by Samuel Sutton Jr., CSCM, USN (Ret.) through Audible, the Apple iTunes Store, or Amazon. 

Audiobook Network, Inc. (ABN) is a full-service audiobook publishing company that transforms authors’ books or e-books to life through audio narration. ABN handles narration, production, audio editing, digital formatting, distribution, promotion, and royalty collections all under one roof. For additional information or media inquiries, contact Audiobook Network at 866-296-7774.

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Author Samuel Sutton Jr., CSCM, USN (Ret.)’s new Audiobook ‘Born to Serve’ is a dynamic memoir following the author’s beginnings to becoming close to three Presidents

Recent release ‘The Bonnet Effect’ from Newman Springs Publishing author Terrance StreetZ Johnson is about a group of four friends who are on the search to find their true identity. They have the task of finding out why they have to be together and what the Bonnett Effect is all about.

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Terrance StreetZ Johnson, a family man and father inspired by and with the help of his family, has completed his new book “The Bonnet Effect”: a gripping and potent tale about a group of four special teenagers discovering government secrets that alter their lives. 

Terrance states, “Little did I know, it was already too late. What I didn’t realize was that my worst fears were soon about to come true. As I feared, the government had known there was a breach in their system, and I had no idea what was headed my way. They were working endlessly to find out where the breach occurred and by whom, so the next morning, as I was getting ready for school, a reminder from my computer went off. I had a message, so I went to check it out. As I sat there reading the mail, sweat began to form and drip down. It was beyond creepy, and I couldn’t lie; it had me worried. The message was clear. This guy named Swead knew my name and what I did last night and, apparently, according to him, so did the government.”

Published by Newman Springs Publishing, Terrance StreetZ Johnson’s enthralling tale follows four teenagers as they discover their newly founded abilities and attempt to avoid capture by the government. Jason, the computer whiz, discovers a government secret and tells three of his friends. Mark is the athlete of the group. Stacy is Jason’s girlfriend, and Janet is Mark’s. All four have been friends since they were little, they grew up in foster care together.

Once Jason discovers the secret, they must go on the run to avoid being captured by the government. Readers will follow along as this group discovers they have special abilities and must fight for survival as they face the danger of imprisonment and becoming subjects for experiments. 

Readers who wish to experience this mesmerizing work can purchase “The Bonnet Effect” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iBooks Store, Amazon, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or media inquiries, contact Newman Springs Publishing at 732-243-8512.

About Newman Springs Publishing: 

Newman Springs Publishing is a full-service publishing house for serious authors. Each title produced by Newman Springs Publishing undergoes every step of the professional publishing process, including editing, layout, cover design, circulation, distribution, and publicity. All titles are made available in both eBook and print formats. Newman Springs Publishing distributes to tens of thousands of retail outlets throughout North America and internationally. All manuscripts in any genre are welcome to be submitted for review; if the manuscript meets the necessary criteria and is accepted for publication, Newman Springs Publishing will work closely with the author to bring the book to the retail market for a relatively inexpensive initial investment.

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Author Terrance StreetZ Johnson’s New Book ‘The Bonnet Effect’ is a Riveting Science Fiction Tale About Four Genetically Altered Teens Attempting to Avoid Capture

Recent release ‘The Sedition: Blueberry’ from Newman Springs Publishing author Jon E. Bennett is a gripping fantasy that centers around Miharu, a seemingly normal teenager whose life is completely transformed upon the revelation that she is a half-tennyo. With the truth out in the open, Miharu is suddenly thrust into an ongoing conflict and must decide who, if any, she can trust to help her.

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Jon E. Bennett has completed his new book “The Sedition: Blueberry”: a captivating and engaging tale of a young girl whose secret identity serves as both a blessing and a curse, placing her in the center of a fight for peace and mortal danger.

“Miharu’s looks have always gotten her lots of attention in life,” writes Bennett. “After all, it’s not every day that you see someone with pure blue hair and pure blue eyes. But what most don’t realize is that they are real. Miharu had always been told that they were because of an unknown birth defect. But she eventually comes to realize the true meaning to her appearance.

“Her life, as she would describe, is currently nothing but tedious and unexciting. That changes as she begins receiving unneeded attention from unwanted visitors, all of whom claim that her hair and eyes are more than just a birth defect. In a contemporary world of supernatural beings, such as yokai, she may be the key to hope and peace, as well as the source of riches and power. These visitors all claim that they want to help Miharu, but thanks to her trust issues caused by a troublesome past, she now must figure out who is here to befriend her and who is planning to exploit her for her extraordinary potential.”

Published by Newman Springs Publishing, Jon E. Bennett’s stunning tale transports readers on an incredible journey as Miharu’s narrative unfolds. Expertly paced and packed with unique and fully realized characters, “The Sedition: Blueberry” is a suspenseful adventure that will leave readers on the edge of their seats as each stunning twist is revealed and Miharu discovers who she can truly trust.

Readers who wish to experience this imaginative work can purchase “The Sedition: Blueberry” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iBooks Store, Amazon, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or media inquiries, contact Newman Springs Publishing at 732-243-8512.

About Newman Springs Publishing: 

Newman Springs Publishing is a full-service publishing house for serious authors. Each title produced by Newman Springs Publishing undergoes every step of the professional publishing process, including editing, layout, cover design, circulation, distribution, and publicity. All titles are made available in both eBook and print formats. Newman Springs Publishing distributes to tens of thousands of retail outlets throughout North America and internationally. All manuscripts in any genre are welcome to be submitted for review; if the manuscript meets the necessary criteria and is accepted for publication, Newman Springs Publishing will work closely with the author to bring the book to the retail market for a relatively inexpensive initial investment.

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Author Jon E. Bennett’s New Book ‘The Sedition: Blueberry’ Tells the Captivating Story of a Half Angel Who Finds Herself Sought After by Many to Exploit Her Gifts