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    The Delmarian Influence
    The Delmarian Influence
    The Delmarian Influence
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    The Delmarian Influence

    By Johnnie Ruffin

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    The Delmarians and Humans have found peace after a decade of war. Now new recruits are chosen and a threat looms that could destroy both species. Garett Tylin is part Delmarian and part Human, and he has a dream to explore the universe and know all of its secrets. Will his bloodline make him stronger or hinder him when he faces the threat?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJohnnie Ruffin
    Release dateSep 11, 2013
    ISBN9781301271276
    The Delmarian Influence
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    Johnnie Ruffin

    Johnnie Ruffin, M.Sc. is an optimist, a writer, and a Software Engineer. He first published his short story "Khory's Power" with "A Place To Enter" in the early 90's, which introduced his shape-shifting black leopards known as the Caanlin to the world. The second full-length novel about the Caanlin, The Broken Peace, is his most recent addition.

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