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Thriller, Crime, Humor and Comedy

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David Sedaris, Bill Bryson, James Patterson, Lee Child

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Jackson Banks is the pen name for a writer and trial lawyer who lives in Raleigh, North Carolina with his family. He uses his real life experiences and adventures to create a variety of stories across multiple genres, including thrillers, humor, romance, and non-fiction. Jackson is a member of the International Thriller Writers and the Freelancer's Union.

When not writing or spending time with his family, Jackson enjoys a variety of outdoor adventure activities and cooking to stay inspired.

Jackson's debut thriller novel, Alligator River, is available now. Make sure to visit his website and sign up for his newsletter for updates, sales information, and and other useful information.

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	Alligator River 4.24 avg rating — 25 ratings — published 2022 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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The Pirate King: The Strange Adventures of Henry Avery and the Birth of the Golden Age of Piracy

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