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    The Stranger
    The Stranger
    The Stranger
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    The Stranger

    By Stephen Holmes

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    A short story giving a brief interesting look into the inner world of literary magazines. A corrupt magazine editor encounters a strange man. His life is not the same afterwards.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherStephen Holmes
    Release dateMay 16, 2019
    ISBN9780463993637
    The Stranger
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    Stephen Holmes

    Hi, I'm Stephen A. Holmes a writer of fantasy and mystery novels with unusual approaches. Early in life I read hundreds of sci-fi and fantasy novels as my main contact with the world outside the remote ranch were I lived. I studied English literature and writing at UCLA where I decided that I wanted my books to be more delightfully entertaining. See if I've succeeded.In my plots,I explore our human potential and predicaments by presenting unusual people in love with life and the future we need to make reality. I know these generalities don't tell you much, so you just have to pick one of my novels and enjoy the ride.'Zook's Quest'reveals our wonderful future in California 400 years from now. No novel should be uncomplicated, life is too rich with details and diversions. Zook's Quest is a gentle journey of awakening for both Zook and the reader. Some say that it may well be one of the important books of our time

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