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The Quickening (Black Library Advent Calendar 2012 #5)

Penned By Andy Smillie
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The Quickening (Black Library Advent Calendar 2012 #5)

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Imprint The Black Library
Released December 5, 2012
Identifier (ISBN) 16247450
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Andy Smillie writes contemporary fiction and has always been fascinated by character-driven stories. They hold a degree in English Literature and previously worked as an editor before transitioning to writing their own books. Andy Smillie lives with their spouse and a very vocal rescue cat.

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