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book review – THE FEAR

If you haven’t checked out Charlie Higson’s Enemy series, you’re missing out on one of the best YA series out there. Higson is best known in YA circles for his Young Bond series, which was entertaining enough in its own … Continue reading

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book review – THE DROWNED CITIES

Paolo Bacigalupi’s debut YA novel, Ship Breaker, was everything a YA book for boys should be. Bacigalupi crafted a fast-paced thriller set in a world devastated by ecological disaster, and he populated with a two-fisted male lead, Nailer. Although his … Continue reading

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DL:SJF – Chapter 25

This entry is part 25 of 25 in the series DL:SJF Chapters

This entry is part 25 of 25 in the series DL:SJF ChaptersBy the time Darius arrived at the Twelfth Precinct with Maslon and the arresting officers, the others were already waiting. Maslon looked surprised to see Manny there, along with … Continue reading

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DL:SJF – Chapter 24

This entry is part 24 of 25 in the series DL:SJF Chapters

This entry is part 24 of 25 in the series DL:SJF ChaptersThe following Monday, Darius woke up earlier than he had hoped. He’d had the nightmare again—the same nightmare that had been plaguing him for years. Rather than try to … Continue reading

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DL:SJF – Chapter 23

This entry is part 23 of 25 in the series DL:SJF Chapters

This entry is part 23 of 25 in the series DL:SJF ChaptersThe suburban home of Otto Rekker was not what Darius expected. It was just a plain house—nothing fancy or sinister—with a minivan parked in the driveway. A bumper sticker … Continue reading

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DL:SJF – Chapter 22

This entry is part 22 of 25 in the series DL:SJF Chapters

This entry is part 22 of 25 in the series DL:SJF ChaptersDarius found getting used to his new schedule incredibly difficult. His first week on the job he only worked three shifts in a row—Wednesday, Thursday and Friday—with Saturday and … Continue reading

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DL:SJF – Chapter 21

This entry is part 21 of 25 in the series DL:SJF Chapters

This entry is part 21 of 25 in the series DL:SJF Chapters“This can’t be real,” said Darius, more to himself than anyone else. He stared at an underground warehouse full of lifeless ACU-64s, the most deadly weapon since the atomic … Continue reading

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DL:SJF – Chapter 20

This entry is part 20 of 25 in the series DL:SJF Chapters

This entry is part 20 of 25 in the series DL:SJF ChaptersThe doors to the elevator closed, and Darius had no idea where they were going. He’d finished his lunch break with Manny and Z-Boe—if you could call it a … Continue reading

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DL:SJF – Chapter 19

This entry is part 19 of 25 in the series DL:SJF Chapters

This entry is part 19 of 25 in the series DL:SJF Chapters“It don’t matter what section you’re assigned, there’s reports to be filed,” said Manny. “Make sure you keep on top of your paperwork.” After their tour of HQ, Darius … Continue reading

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DL:SJF – Chapter 18

This entry is part 18 of 25 in the series DL:SJF Chapters

This entry is part 18 of 25 in the series DL:SJF ChaptersThey started their tour at O3C, with Manny giving Darius a basic overview of everything, spending more time on the break room and the bathroom than anywhere else. “When … Continue reading

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