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    Marked
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    Ebook54 pages43 minutes

    Marked

    By Claudia Blood

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    Searching for her lost sister, she uncovers a terrible secret—one that could cost her everything...

    Valeria uncovers a dark secret that could save her and reunite her with the one she loves. But she soon realizes that the demons she's up against will stop at nothing to keep her from finding the truth.

    Set in a world where ancient family secrets hold immense power, Marked is a heart-pounding standalone Novelette in the Merged Series.

    With her loved ones under the control of ruthless enemies, Valeria must navigate a treacherous family feud that could ultimately cost her everything.

    Read if you you love intense family dynamics, huge family secrets, and gripping action.

    This is the origin story for Valeria. Find out how she got her tattoos.

    Trigger warning:
    This book contains demon possession, death, flashback to child abuse, and one small torture scene.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherClaudia Blood
    Release dateOct 1, 2021
    ISBN9781954603202
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    Claudia Blood

    Claudia Blood’s early introduction to Dungeons and Dragons, combined with her training as a scientist and a side trip into the world of IT set her up to become an award-winning author of Science Fiction and Fantasy.For her latest release, visit her atwww.ClaudiaBlood.com

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