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Aaron Riensche

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Fayetteville, NC, The United States

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http://www.stowedawaybook.com

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Literature & Fiction, Mystery & Thrillers, Outdoors & Nature

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Aaron Riensche lives in Seattle with his wife, Johanna. His first novel, Stowed Away: A Modern Pirate Tale, was loosely inspired by his extensive experience living, traveling, and working in South America. He holds a BA in International Studies from the University of Washington and a JD from Seattle University. He is currently working on his third novel.

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Stowed Away: A Modern Pirate Tale

3.60 avg rating — 15 ratings — published 2011 — 2 editions

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