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    Wondering about Darrien
    Wondering about Darrien
    Wondering about Darrien
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    Wondering about Darrien

    By Jeni Linden

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    It is four hundred years in the future. Humanity has managed to survive—if only just—and keeping the status quo is of supreme importance. Or is it...?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJeni Linden
    Release dateJun 20, 2018
    ISBN9780463116715
    Wondering about Darrien
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    Jeni Linden

    Jeni Linden lives in Boulder, Colorado, where she is hard at work on her next novel.

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      Wondering about Darrien - Jeni Linden

      Wondering About Darrien

      By Jeni Linden

      Published by Jennifer Linden at Smashwords

      Copyright 2018 Jennifer Linden

      Cover art by JSL

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      Thank you for downloading this ebook. This book remains the copyrighted property of the author, and may not be redistributed to others for commercial or non-commercial purposes. If you enjoyed this book, please encourage your friends to download their own copy from their favorite authorized retailer. Thank you for your support.

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      Wondering About Darrien

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      Wondering About Darrien

      His mom let him play, Seraphina said. "Outside. Alone."

      Alone, Alice said slowly, tasting the word. She curled her toes in the plush synthigrass, and slanted a look across the playground oasis. The new boy was over on the other side of the fence that protected The Tree, looking outwards.

      "My

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