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[The Serpent Bearer is] an engrossing journey . . . Globe-trotting-suspense, diverse characters . . . an intimate WWII thriller of secrets, exiles and high personal stakes. A BookLife Editor’s Pick.…

The Serpent Bearer is an engrossing journey . . . Globe-trotting-suspense, diverse characters with rich backgrounds . . . an intimate WWII thriller of secrets, exiles and high personal stakes. A BookLife Editor’s Pick.

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Being a writer means venturing into the most frightening parts of human existence — and revealing what we find. Because it’s virtually impossible to hide from vulnerability and still write honestly. Writing means standing exposed before . . . READ MORE

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