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Nothing is what it seems in this mercenary mystery. I discovered a way to use two premises to create mystery and a twist - a great find for everyone writing mysteries or spy stories. Valerie works out what type of protagonist Sam is, and it’s not what I thought! -M
The Hook Formula: the works-every-time method for describing your book in a way that captivates readers and makes them beg for more.
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