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    The Keepers
    The Keepers
    The Keepers
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    The Keepers

    By H. L. Chandler

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    Jessie Nolan has troubles enough. Most of the time her mild psychic ability keeps her slightly off base. Her daughter has a teenage attitude. Her young son, Andy, has a powerful dose of Jessie's clairvoyance, and it terrifies him. Her husband, Stan, is out of work and tempers are flaring. When an ancient, evil Group pick Stan as their next inductee, Jessie learns what trouble really is. In 1865 in London, The Group selected Robert Milton. His family paid the price. Now, it is the Nolan's turn to fight for their lives and their souls as well.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWings ePress, Inc.
    Release dateMar 27, 2023
    ISBN9781590884164
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