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Martin Kearns

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Martin Kearns writes horror and dark fantasy because therapy was too expensive. Expect monsters, mythology, and the occasional emotional gut punch.

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	Kinder: Nightmares and Plaintive Hauntings from Beneath the Veil 3.61 avg rating — 18 ratings — 4 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
	The Tides of Nirvana: The Valor of Valhalla by Martin Kearns (Goodreads Author), Angela Traficante (editor) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — 5 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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