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John A. Daly

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A lifelong Coloradoan, John graduated from the University of Northern Colorado in 1996 with a degree in Business Administration and Computer Information Systems. He spent the next 16 years developing accounting software and Internet-based, workflow collaboration solutions.

With a thirst for creative expression that went beyond the logic and absolutes of computer programming, John developed an interest in writing. His early work included newspaper editorials, and film and television reviews for entertainment websites. He later became drawn toward more substantive commentary on world events. He currently writes political, cultural, and media-analysis columns for the website of Bernard Goldberg, former CBS News journalist and New York Times bes ...more

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	From a Dead Sleep (Sean Coleman Thriller, #1) 4.01 avg rating — 640 ratings — published 2013 — 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
	Blood Trade (Sean Coleman Thriller, #2) 3.93 avg rating — 176 ratings — published 2015 — 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
	Broken Slate (Sean Coleman Thriller, #3) 3.90 avg rating — 153 ratings — published 2017 — 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
	Restitution (Sean Coleman Thriller, #5) 4.27 avg rating — 30 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
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Making a Difference in a Child’s Life

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Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! I hope you and your family have a wonderful day.

In the spirit of the holiday, I’m going to re-share a childhood memory that I’m very thankful for. I wrote the below pie

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Cheney One on One: A Candid Conversation with America's Most Controversial Statesman

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John Daly said: " Interesting an enjoyable book exploring the complex mind of a controversial (and much vilified) American leader. The author's charm adds to the content. Intriguing and well written. ...more "

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