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James R. Paddock

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in Butte, Montana, The United States

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James Paddock spent his youth in the Big Sky Country, of Montana, graduating Charles M. Russell High School in Great Falls. The following forty-plus years include a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Idaho, service with the U.S. Navy, owner/operator of a small business in South Carolina, a career as a Graphic Designer and a marriage that produced three fine children, who then have provided bragging rights for many extremely fine grandchildren. James is now living in Florida with his wife, Penny, enjoying the sun and working on his next novel.

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Average rating: 4.44 · 172 ratings · 47 reviews · 14 distinct works

	Deserving of Death 4.14 avg rating — 29 ratings — published 2013 — 7 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
	Before Anne After 4.50 avg rating — 22 ratings — published 2011 — 7 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
	Smilodon 4.24 avg rating — 21 ratings — published 2003 — 8 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
	Sailing into Death (CJ Washburn, PI Book 2) 4.18 avg rating — 17 ratings — published 2015 — 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
	Angels in the Mist 4.71 avg rating — 14 ratings — published 2003 — 9 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
	Angel of Death 4.29 avg rating — 14 ratings — published 2015 — 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
	Lost & Forgotten 4.58 avg rating — 12 ratings — published 2011 — 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
	Time Will Tell 4.60 avg rating — 10 ratings — published 2011 — 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 Last Sabre 4.67 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 2011 — 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
	Sabre City (Sabre-Toothed Cats Book 2) 4.56 avg rating — 9 ratings — published 2011 — 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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Sloth Shifter

I was browsing through eBook offerings the other day and happened onto one having to do with a dragon shifter. That got me to thinking about the trend in fantasy fiction involving the various shapeshifters that appear to be popular. I actually read one by Nora Roberts just a few weeks back; The Awakening. Even though fantasy is not my normal genre, I do appreciate the quality of Nora��s writing.

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Sabre-toothed Cat Trilogy (3 books)
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message 16: by Narayan

Jan 28, 2015 05:23AM

Hi James,

Thanks for adding me! I wish you all the best with your writing.

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message 15: by Terry

Jul 06, 2014 06:22PM

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message 13: by C.J.

Jun 07, 2013 05:19PM

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Hello James,

It's such a pleasure having you as a friend. Thank you and best wishes!

My warmest regards,
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message 12: by Owen

Feb 07, 2013 04:56PM

Hi James,

Thanks for accepting my friend request.
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message 11: by Boyd

Oct 27, 2012 05:00PM

Thank you for being my friend on GoodReads.

Boyd Lemon-Author of “Eat, Walk, Write: An American Senior’s Year of Adventure in Paris and Tuscany,” "Digging Deep: A Writer Uncovers His Marriages," the author’s journey to understand his role in the destruction of his three marriages and “Unexpected Love and Other Stories. Information, reviews and excerpts: http://www.BoydLemon-Writer.com.

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message 10: by Christine

May 03, 2012 04:54AM

thanks for being my friend

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message 9: by Savannah

Apr 02, 2012 12:24PM

James, thank you for the friendship.

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message 8: by James

Apr 01, 2012 04:47AM

Douglas wrote: "James, thank you for friending me on Goodreads! Nice seeing you on Twitter also!
Douglas" You're most welcome. Keep up the good work. I'm determined to read The Good Husband, eventually. Too many books, too little time.

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message 7: by Douglas

Apr 01, 2012 12:37AM