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John Bowie
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To Avoid the Near Occasion of Sin By Emily J. Edwards
The humidity of the afternoon broke as the sun went down, hidden behind clouds that brought an hour-long torrential downpour. Now the stools on the patio were sopping wet, but no one seemed to mind. The lake-side bar was hopping– the clientele ranging from college kids out on summer break to retirees lobstered from a day of drinking on the boats they’d dreamed of one day owning– and Ksiądz Przemys
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"Transference by John Bowie is a raw and compelling crime thriller that leans heavily into atmosphere, psychology, and emotional weight. Set against the gritty backdrop of Manchester, the story feels grounded and lived-in, with a tone that is both bru"
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