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    Birth of the Shepherd
    Birth of the Shepherd
    Birth of the Shepherd
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    Birth of the Shepherd

    By Rick Ready

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    Everyone has the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. When one or more of those rights are taken away, someone has to pay.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRick Ready
    Release dateAug 19, 2011
    ISBN9781465931993
    Birth of the Shepherd
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    Rick Ready

    Rick Ready grew up in Alabama and spent 20 years in the Navy. Since retiring he has worked for several years in the newspaper business and worked as an education consultant. He is a graduate of Southern Illinois University and now lives in Pace, FL with his wife. He spends his time writing plays, short stories, and novels. Look for his other stories to appear soon at Smashwords.com.

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