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    A Wake of Vultures
    A Wake of Vultures
    A Wake of Vultures
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    A Wake of Vultures

    By J. Lewis Celeste

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    Follow Slaw and Shittin' as they take advantage of the destruction of Hurricane Katrina by looting scrap metal. See how two friends linked together by love and circumstance attempt to better their lives by seizing opportunity while others wait for deliverance. A poignant and moving tale of two souls bound together with tenderness and humanity where society would least expect it.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJ. Lewis Celeste
    Release dateJan 3, 2012
    ISBN9781466022966
    A Wake of Vultures
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    J. Lewis Celeste

    J. Lewis Celeste is the author of the novel, “Gettin’ Paid,” along with several short stories and poems. He is a social commentator who encourages readers to question their opinions. J. Lewis Celeste challenges readers to evaluate their own beliefs, values, and perspectives. His writing focuses on core universal themes of the human condition.Contact: jlewisceleste@gmail.com

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