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Enjoyed it a lot. This line-“You couldn’t break Lucinda Hardy. She was already broken.”- reminds me of this line from a Brit movie in the 1970’s, can’t recall it now- “Broken people are dangerous. They know they can survive.”

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Congratulations JB and Jason, this was a cracker of a read, I really loved it. The non linear structure was really innovative and almost cinematic in the way it plays out 😍

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I am a simple man. I see John Birmingham and I buy. This was so good. I was always curious about how she got the medal.

I like space Australia and need more stories from it. Not just the Forever Dead either.

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Purchased and downloaded. Looking forward to reading this while looking forward to the third book in the trilogy!

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You and me both, Des.

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I read the book in one sitting, thoroughly enjoyed it.

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Thanks David. I created a real headache for myself with that non-linear structure, but in the end I think it was the only way to tell that story.

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what is your cats name ? you cant post a photo of a cat on the interwebs without tellin us its name it's a rule ...sort of . great to hear book 3 of the crule stars is in the works

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That’s Daisy, as a kitten. And book 3 is written. It has been for nearly a year. I’m waiting on edits.

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Well I've consumed that little 'morsel' about Luce and enjoyed it, of course! Thanks JB.

Pretty devastating news on part 3, change your publisher to a good Aussie one!

Started The Shattered Skies for a second time to get up to speed IF #3 ever gets released. It's been too long....!!!

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I am going to have to buy a digital reading thing, aren't I? I have been resisting it, but I think I am losing.

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Your phone or tablet will serve admirably in this task; the Kindle app is quite good

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I hate reading on my phone. I don't have a tablet, but maybe I will have to crack and buy one.

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At least the tablet will provide multiple functions, rather than just being a dedicated reading device

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When will The Forever Dead be out?

I can't wait!

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I wish I knew, my alien friend. It’s written. Has been for nearly a year now.

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