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    Running Into the Rain: A Short Story
    Running Into the Rain: A Short Story
    Running Into the Rain: A Short Story
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    Running Into the Rain: A Short Story

    By Beth Powers

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    On the run from the citymen, intergalactic spy Greg Meredith has one hope of figuring out who is responsible for blowing his cover. He needs to escape his enemies and review the data on his neurochip. Running toward the ranchlands in the rain, he will encounter unexpected allies and enemies before he uncovers the truth.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBeth Powers
    Release dateDec 29, 2017
    ISBN9781370084081
    Running Into the Rain: A Short Story
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    Beth Powers

    Beth Powers writes science fiction and fantasy stories. She once wrote a tome about women and pirates in order to become a doctor of piratical tales. When she's not writing, Powers researches properties across the country and throughout time. She lives in Indiana with her cats.

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