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Woodwizard

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28. I read the Brass ring as a kid.

Reply to Hekate (Reply #13)

Sat Aug 16, 2025, 06:54 AM

Aug 2025

He really put the ridiculous in perspective.

And I just read up front he published that book at 24. He had a really good take on human nature.

Highly recommend his books.

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