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Sylvie, a Vietnamese orphan, searches for connections with her mysterious birth parents, and after much struggle, discovers their profound love for her.
My zany novel about crime and punishment on Wall Street. RATED 5 STARS ON AMAZON. Please click on the image for a description of the book and a list of websites where it is available.
Betrayal. The Vietnam War was full of betrayals. And they didn't stop when the war ended. MIA's don't return alive--or do they? My novel, about things that never officially happened. Click on the image for a list of booksellers. RATED 5 STARS.
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Betrayal. The Vietnam War was full of betrayals. And they didn't stop when the war ended. MIA's don't return alive--or do they? My novel, about things that never officially happened. Click on the image for a list of booksellers. RATED 5 STARS.
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