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Tag Archives: deception
Dogboy v Catfish – Luke Gracias
Reviewed by JD Jung) #CommissionsEarned When I first read the title, Dogboy v Catfish, I thought that it sounded silly, and was skeptical as to whether I would enjoy the book. I hope others are not turned off by it, … Continue reading
Posted in Australian Literature, Crime, Mystery and Thrillers
Tagged Australian fiction, Crime, deception, divorce, drugs, murder
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The Last Election – Andrew Yang, Stephen Marche
(reviewed by JD Jung) #CommissionsEarned “Democracy is on the way out. Who will control the aftermath?” This political thriller serves as a cautionary tale that takes place in the very near future, possibly as early as 2024. What would happen … Continue reading
Posted in Political fiction
Tagged American politics, deception, democracy, elections, media, scandal
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An UnderratedRead Revisited -Two Legged Snakes: Understanding and Handling Manipulative People – Dr. Ed Slack
(Reviewed by JD Jung) Like many Americans, I’ve been disenchanted with U.S. politics and our branches of government. This reminds me of a book I read and reviewed in 2010. Unfortunately, nothing has changed. We’re constantly bombarded by people who … Continue reading
Posted in Revisited, Skinny reads
Tagged book reviews, deception, lies, Non-fiction
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Two Legged Snakes: Understanding and Handling Manipulative People – Dr. Ed Slack
(Reviewed by JD Jung) Like many Americans, I’ve been disenchanted with U.S. politics and all three branches of government. This reminds me of a book I read and reviewed in 2010. Unfortunately, nothing has changed. We’re constantly bombarded by people … Continue reading
Posted in Non-fiction
Tagged book reviews, deception, Non-fiction
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