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in Staten Island, The United States

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https://www.marinofiction.com

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Historical Fiction, Crime, Thriller

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	Summer Deception: A Laura Jensen Historical Mystery 4.35 avg rating — 57 ratings — published 2025 — 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 Mavericks from Zacatecas: An arduous journey through the 1800's 4.89 avg rating — 9 ratings — 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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John Marino liked Karen Raffone's review of Summer Deception: A Laura Jensen Historical Mystery: "What a fantastic book! The prose flowed easily and was well researched. The love story within the historical details was woven perfectly into this book. The intrigue and suspense also kept me enthralled.. so looking forward to reading book 2! "
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John Marino rated a book it was amazing Collectible John Wooden MY PERSONAL BEST First edition SIGNED Fine HC DJ Coach Event Flyer by Steve Jamison John Wooden	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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John Marino rated a book liked it 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in History – and How It Shattered a Nation by Andrew Ross Sorkin	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
1929 is undeniably well‑researched, but the sheer volume of personalities, subplots, and granular detail often overwhelms the narrative. Instead of clarifying the forces that led to the crash, the book frequently becomes bogged down in the minute act ...more
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The 1920s and ’30s weren’t just about jazz and speakeasies; they were decades of seismic shifts, buried scandals, and voices fighting to be heard in America. Laura Jensten mystery series taps into that beautifully. Hope you enjoy !
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