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    To Catch a Thief: An Appalachian Gothic Tale
    To Catch a Thief: An Appalachian Gothic Tale
    To Catch a Thief: An Appalachian Gothic Tale
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    To Catch a Thief: An Appalachian Gothic Tale

    By Jason A. Adams

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    Sheriff Larry Crabtree’s quiet Appalachian community hides a dark secret.

    From sickly young girls to dying cows, life drains from Larry’s town.

    Granny shares wisdom in Larry’s dreams.

    Larry must unlearn his common sense and rational ways.

    Belief must return if Larry hopes to save innocent lives.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSpiral Publishing, Ltd.
    Release dateDec 8, 2018
    ISBN9788829569816
    To Catch a Thief: An Appalachian Gothic Tale

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