Blood Double

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The well-dressed gentleman dumped from a limousine into the parking lot of San Francisco's Mercy Hospital was not your typical junkie hovering near death from a heroin overdose. Attending physician Dr. Carroll Monks knows something's very strange -- and very wrong -- even before a phalanx of lawyers and doctors appears out of nowhere to whisk his recovering patient away . . . and a suspicious fire destroys all evidence that the man was ever there.

But the sinister conspiracy surrounding the disappearance of a billionaire computer wunderkind is deeper and murkier than Monks could have possibly guessed. Suddenly his ethics and his curiosity are dragging Carroll Monks into a nightmare of outlaw technology, corporate greed, and inhuman experimentation -- and placing him in the deadly path of powerful forces who will stop at nothing to speed the coming of a dark and terrible future.

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Do we care?.......2005-04-22

A page-turner that fails to make us connect with any of the characters.

Fast and solid.......2003-02-07

On a March evening in San Francisco a dying man is dumped in Mercy Hospital's parking lot, and it doesn't take ER's head doctor, Carroll Monks, long to discover he's more than just your average overdosed junkie. Only minutes after the man is swept away by his physician and several tough looking bodyguards, the hospital is set on fire and vandalized, the man's blood samples gone. Soon Monks and his daughter, an intern at Mercy, are being targeted for what they know and forced to flee for their lives in search of answers.

BLOOD DOUBLE, Neil McMahon's second book about this tough but believable Carroll Monks, hooks the reader immediately and continues to be fast paced and full of fascinating scientific information on genetics. While the writing is not lyrical, it is solid for its genre, and while the story seldom stirs us deeply enough to laugh or cry, it escapes being shallow by allowing us a glimpse into the horrific lives of illegal immigrants forced into street slavery. There are some great action scenes near the end and the characters, thankfully, remain true to themselves. The villain may be no great surprise, but there's still a twist.

For readers interested in a different sort of medical thriller with a strong protagonist and some cutting edge genetics, BLOOD DOUBLE is a winner.

4 1/2 stars.......2002-09-24

Dr. Carroll Monks, an emergency room doctor, saves a mysterious man from a heroin overdose. A mysterious fire breaks out and the mans blood samples are stolen.
Dr. Monks sets out to learn more about the man he saved and soon finds himself in a very dangerous situation.
The rapid pace, as well as the subject matter (The human genome), makes it a quick and exciting read. A good hi-tech medical thriller.

Recommended.

A good follow-up.......2002-09-19

I loved McMahon's first book, Twice Dying. And while Blood Double isn't quite as potent, it is a fast-paced narrative that has a lot of merit. The characters are believably well developed, particularly Lex Rittenour, the Gates-type computer wiz with a personality deficit and a drug problem. McMahon nails Lex's drug-addict behavior nicely: the grim nasties when he needs a fix, the nutty pleasantries when he's had one.

The pithy issue of genome mapping (and its many-tiered implications) and the pending IPO of Lex's very incomplete computer program (that promises to bring in billions) and the sundry Big Boys involved in the financial aspects of this stock offering are at the core of this book.

People involved, even peripherally, in the program's creation and sale keep getting dead. It is Lex's near-fatal overdose that lands him in the ER where Monks is responsible for saving his life. The book takes off like a rocket from that point, with some harrowing attempts on Monks's life, the introduction of a possible love interest (the one character I found not entirely believable) and ultimately a harsh look at the reality of the corporate world--where what you put a stop to today will get renovated and go out there tomorrow, no matter what.

Clean, lean prose and an intense narrative make this a book easily read in one sitting.
Recommended.

Better than Kathy Reichs.......2002-07-31

Never heard of this author before, but the cover caught me eye so I bought it--and was up all night reading it. It's a great story, and a great protagonist (he's an ER doc). Personally I'm interested in medicine & health issues, but most of the thrillers & mysteries in this area are pretty cheesy--not much emphasis on the quality or the characters. The best in that regard (that I know of, anyway) is probably Kathy Reichs--but Neil MCMahon is better still

Blood Bounty/the Trackers: The Trackers (The White Apache Double)

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Blood Bounty/the Trackers: The Trackers (The White Apache Double)
Jake McMasters
Manufacturer: Leisure Books
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Binding: Paperback

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Thorougly professional Western

BLOOD BROTHERS (A Double D Western)
Gary Mccarthy
Manufacturer: Doubleday
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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Thorougly professional Western .......2006-06-29

The eponymous "brothers" are Ben Pope ,a solid ,dependable if slighly naive young man of Welsh mining stock and his best friend Rick Kilbane ,the son of a local saloon keeper and gunfighter .The book begins on the eve of their entering employment for the first time -Ben has been earmarked for a job working underground ina mine on the Comstock Lode despite his being secretly claustrophobic and living in dread of being entombed under the earth ,while the more volatile Rick is set to become part of his father's venture

Ben panics on his first day undeground and is inadvertantly responsible for the death of his miner father ;he turns to drink and self loathing despite Rick giving him a helping hand in the form of employment in the saloon .He is saved from this morass of loathing by the town Marshall who becomes Ben's mentor .Ben begins paying court to the marshall's daughter as his life behins to come together again

His new role places him on collision course with his old friend as Marshall Kell clashes with Ricks'father,Ulysses ,who kills the lawman .He is acquitted after a sham trial and Ben feels honour bound to go after Ulysses himself

It is a novel about love and loyalty told in a slick propulsive prose that drives along with pace and purpose .Genre lovers will devour -and so they should for it is lively and a diverting read

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Blood Double
Nelson, Jr. Williams
Manufacturer: Writers Club Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0595100716

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A 24TH CENTURY MYSTERY: Gas miner Evner Duvane wanted nothing more than to enjoy a well-earned vacation on the planet Meritrea. However, just a few hours after dining at a posh restaurant, two gunmen break into his hotel room. After killing them, Duvane is on the run, from more assassins, and the police- the two gunmen were the police! Homicide Detective Sergeant Nydia Anthus has her work cut out for her, find Duvane, and solve the puzzle﷓ who wants Duvane dead, and why?

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BLOOD DOUBLE -- BARGAIN BOOK
NEIL MCMAHON
Manufacturer: HarperCollins
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000PWNLB8

Blood on the Strip & Hijacking Manhattan (The Penetrator Double Edition)

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Blood on the Strip & Hijacking Manhattan (The Penetrator Double Edition)
Chet Cunningham
Manufacturer: book margins
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback
ASIN: B000K07SKK

Bloodbath: Blood Treachery (White Apache Double Edition)

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Bloodbath: Blood Treachery (White Apache Double Edition)
Jake McMasters
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The Trackers (White Apache, No 8)

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Double Penetrator: Blood on the Strip/Hijacking Manhattan

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Double Penetrator: Blood on the Strip/Hijacking Manhattan
Chet Cunningham
Manufacturer: Leisure Books (Mm)
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Double Penetrator: Blood on the Strip/Hijacking Manhattan
Chet Cunningham
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ASIN: B000PH0L5W

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Double-Crossed for Blood
Henry S., M.D. Johnson
Manufacturer: Milligan Books
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ASIN: 1881524884

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There are two sides to every story. You've heard Thor's - now it's time to hear Loki's. Odin's least favorite son rewrites Asgardian lore from his perspective in this groundbreaking collection, featuring the breathtaking painted artwork of Esad Ribic (Wolverine). In this story, Loki's insatiable lust for power, his conflicted sentiments toward Sif, his antipathy toward Balder, and his deep-seated feelings of longing and resentment toward his older brother, Thor, and uncaring father, Odin, will take on new meaning. And if that's not enough, just stare at the lush painted art by Ribic - you won't be disappointed!

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Mediocre Mythology.......2007-06-10

First off the concept of revealing why Loki is the way he is, is great. Too bad it is executed poorly and goes on forever with not much excitement. The only thing that makes this book mediocre is the amazing artwork. If you are a hardcore fan of Thor I say this is a great addition for you, if not stay away.

Persepctive.......2006-06-25

The key to every story is the perspective in which it's written. Rodi delivers an uncompromising view of the maniacal Loki's torment and motivation. As philosophical as it is beautiful, Rodi's tale, coupled with Ribic's masterful artwork, thrusts you into Loki's world and implores you to hear both sides of the story - the godly Thor's, and lowly Loki's. Is Loki a tragic figure whose life was spared for the sole purpose elevating the Odinson's existence? Or is Loki a product of an eternity of self-pity and jealousy?

A truly amazing piece of storytelling that stands up to any work of fiction...comic or otherwise.

Twilight of the gods.......2006-03-12

A beautiful piece of art. This is one of those works that shatter the stereotype's on the comic genre; it's not all about capes & tights! This is a well laid out story & executed brilliantly & I can't imagine a non comics fan not bieng blown away by this book.

a new perspective.......2005-11-21

i've never been a huge thor fan, i always thought the character was a little dated, and in the half a dozen or so thor stories i've read, the dialogue and artwork just did'nt click with me. in this excellent hardcover, however, even those who are'nt thor enthusiasts will be wowed by the impressive story and spectacular painted artwork. loki is of course the focus, and this change in storytelling perspective allows the reader to see both the malevolent trickster and his noble stepbrother in a way they have'nt been seen before. in the current glut of continuity-laden drivel that marvel is pumping out as i write this, fans of finite,well written and visually stimulating tales will definitely enjoy this book. highly recommended,particularly for someone who has'nt read a marvel comic in a while...check this out and read it slowly and thoughtfully, and you'll realize that once in a while the company can produce a fine piece of art.

Sometimes the ending just...........2005-04-02

I haven't read a lot of Robert Rodi's comic work but what I have read sticks with me. This tale of the awesome Thor finally captured by his evil adopted brother Loki is a gem. It starts with pairing Rodi with his old artist collaborator Esad Ribic. The two of them worked on a wonderful but underrated miniseries for DC several years ago called "The Four Horsemen". Like that series there's no room for fluff and flowery prose but there is time for misteps, politics (Loki finds running things when he takes over is not any fun at all) and a lot of dramatic handwringing as well as revelations that change everything. Clearly Loki has not thought things out as well as he should have and just when he has a change of heart.... well, you'll have to read the book.
The artwork is gorgeous in a dark and somber way which is reflecting precisely what this story is about. Loki's perspective is not surprising but he is cunning and he is not to be underestimated. Thor, however is neither cunning nor is he underestimated, at least not for too long, unless you get a little too busy.
This is a cautionary tale about the mistake of one's desires coming to fruition only to find it was more than one wanted.

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Five good stories, the rest do not measure up.......2006-03-25

With a titillating title like Alien $ex, I was expecting stories a little more disturbing, perhaps something with a touch of the squishy to it, flavored with the tangy taste of repulsion. What I discovered was mostly mild, neither horrifying or $exual, and only vaguely imaginative.

Table of contents:
1) Her Furry Face by Leigh Kennedy
2) War Bride by Rick Wilber
3) How's The Night Life On Cissalda? By Harlan Ellison
4) The Jamesburg Incubus by Scott Baker
5) Man Of Steel, Woman Of Kleenex by Larry Niven
6) The First Time by K.W. Jeter
7) The Jungle Rot Kid On The Nod by Philip Jose Farmer
8) Husbands by Lisa Tuttle
9) When The Fathers Go by Bruce McAllister
10) Dancing Chickens by Edward Bryant
11) Roadside Rescue by Pat Cadigan
12) Omnisexual by Geoff Ryman
13) All My Darling Daughters by Connie Willis
14) Arousal by Richard Christian Matheson
15) Scales by Lewis Shiner
16) Saving The World At The New Moon Hotel by Roberta Lannes
17) And I Awoke And Found Me Here On The Cold Hill's Side by James Tiptree Jr.
18) Picture Planes by Michaela Roessner
19) Love And Sex Among The Invertebrates by Pat Murphy

The five good stories are 'Her Furry Face', dealing with an orangutan rather than an alien; 'Roadside Rescue', which really does display the strange $exuality of aliens; 'Scales', a story of infidelity with a Lamia; 'And I Awoke And Found Me Here On The Cold Hill's Side', a futuristic glimpse as to where mankind might head if copulation with aliens became a mainstream practice; and 'Love And Sex Among The Invertebrates', a post apocalyptic scientist tries to breathe life back into the world.

The rest of the stories all suffered from what I term "Abstracting and Distracting". Some SF tales, mostly the older pieces in the genre, tend to believe that the more abstract their prose is, the more "alien" it appears, when in reality it is simply too distracting to read. Chunky, clunky sentences strewn haphazardly across a page and using a form of "guess what I'm thinking" detachment does not make for a smooth story. I was particularly surprised at how awful Harlan Ellison's contribution to this anthology was, but even the masters must slip once in a while. Unfortunately, too many of the stories in this collection suffer this affliction, and there are too few good ones for me to recommend this book as a 'buy'. Grab it from the library, or find a used copy.

Only a couple of good stories..........2001-07-26

... the rest was fairly disappointing and not well written.

Some strong stories, some weak.......2000-02-28

As advertised, 19 tales on the theme of sex involving humans and aliens.

Sex is an important part of our lives. It is not so far fetched to believe that the same might be the case for at least some alien species. But, this area is not one that has featured widely in SF writings. Around half of the stories here are published for the first time in this collection.

This is not a collection of erotic writing, indeed it is more disturbing and sometimes funny than arousing.

Horror fiction has a much stronger tradition of covering sexual matters and some of the stories here wander along the boundary of the two genres.

Particularly "The First Time" by K.W.Jeter. This gruesome story is not an easy read but it is also one of the strongest in the collection.

"All My Darling Daughters" by Connie Willis and Leigh Kennedy's "Her Furry Face" also dwell on aspects of the human condition that you wouldn't want to discuss with your mother. Nonetheless, they are good stories that use the "alien" setting to good effect.

The collection is not confined to such serious, or even disturbing material. There are some genuinely funny stories here too. Especially the classic "How's the Nightlife on Cissalda" by Harlan Ellison and "Man of Steel, Woman of Kleenex" by Larry Niven.

Many of the stories deal with the theme of aliens as a sexual threat to humans. From lighthearted stories such as Pat Cadigan's "Roadside Rescue" to the macabre "Dancing Chickens" by Edward Bryant.

I'd rate about three quarters of the stories in here as being above agerage or better. A couple were rather weak and the book would have been better had they been left out but, overall, this is a good collection.

Some strong stories, some weak.......2000-02-17

As advertised, 19 tales on the theme of sex involving humans and aliens.

This is not a collection of erotic writing, indeed it is more disturbing and sometimes funny than arousing.

Horror fiction has a much stronger tradition of covering sexual matters and some of the stories here wander along the boundary of the two genres. Particularly "The First Time" by K.W.Jeter. This gruesome story is not an easy read but it is also one of the strongest in the collection.

Many of the stories deal with the theme of aliens as a sexual threat to humans. From lighthearted stories such as Pat Cadigan's "Roadside Rescue" to the macabre "Dancing Chickens" by Edward Bryant.

Sex is pretty alien, right? This book proves it........1999-02-27

Ellen Datlow, long-time fiction editor of Omni, had quite a brainstorm when she edited this book full of alien sex stories in 1990. While 9 stories are reprinted, 10 are new to this book. All are worth reading, and a few fall into the good to very good range. None are classics, though, if the word even applies to material published since 1960. Of the reprints, the best material is Connie Willis's "All My Darling Daughters" (1985), which was too dangerous (in the Ellisonian sense) to appear in the genre magazines before being published in her first story collection, Firewatch. In it women discover that their boyfriends are keeping marsupial-like animals because the animal's reaction to sex is much like that of a woman being raped. It's a disturbing, effective story. Of the new material, I liked Richard Christian Matheson's "Arousal" a lot. It's a very brief tale of a woman who makes the mistake of wanting constant sexual arousal and gets it. A short tour de force. The remaining material, while interesting at times, does not quite come off (pun intended). Datlow's notion of horror veers towards the creepily disgusting, which doesn't bother me but doesn't appeal that much to me either. You might like that style better, and if so you should immediately turn to K. W. Jeter's "The First Time," with enough bloody disgustingness for several stories--a record of sorts, I suppose. I am not disrecommending the book, though. It's worth reading and having. Note: another writer with an alien take on sex is Lucy Taylor, whose book Unnatural Acts & Other Stories is more consistent than this one overall.

Alien Sex, 19 Tales By the Masters of Science Fiction & Dark Fantasy

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Alien Sex, 19 Tales By the Masters of Science Fiction & Dark Fantasy
Ellen (Editor) Datlow
Manufacturer: New York: Dutton, 1990
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ASIN: B000LVC5KQ

Alien Sex: 19 Tales by the Masters of Science Fiction and Dark Fantasy

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Alien Sex: 19 Tales by the Masters of Science Fiction and Dark Fantasy
Various Authors
Manufacturer: ROC Books
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ASIN: B000PGOMYO

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Alien Sex - 19 Tales By The Masters of Science Fiction and Dark Fantasy

Manufacturer: Dutton
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000HJWZZC

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Alien Sex: 19 Tales by the Masters of Science Fiction and Dark Fantasy
Ellen Datlow
Manufacturer: New Amer Library
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback
ASIN: B000HKOAI6

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I'm told there is a lion who wants to meet with me. I am told that he is fierce and unpredictable and very large. I have known about him for most of my life, and at times I've believed I caught a glimpse of his shadow, but I have yet to actually meet him face to face. His name is Aslan, and it's possible that you've heard of him. C. S. Lewis has created a wonderful place, a place where anything can happen. Even the stones can talk. In Aslan's Call, Mark Eddy Smith shows you how--in this fanciful world--you can discover the truest reality. In the children who travel to Narnia you can find yourself. In Aslan you can find Christ. And in the place of Narnia you can find the very adventure for which God made you.

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Loved Aslan's Call.......2007-03-28

I am really glad I bought this book. it really helped bring the Chronicles into perspective for me in a much better way. The author just had a way of explaining it all that was great. I totally recommend this book...Aslan's Call: Finding Our Way to NarniaThe Chronicles of Narnia: The Signature Edition (Narnia)Companion to Narnia, Revised Edition: A Complete Guide to the Magical World of C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia40 Carats

Good book.......2006-06-15

This is a very good book. The author tells the stories and helps readers make the connections between the stories of Narnia and Christianity in a very clear and concise manner. For very young children, however, I recommend Kenneth McIntosh's Finding Aslan: A Book of Devotions for Children Based Upon the Chronicles of Narnia. They complement each other well.

Unraveling Narnia .......2006-02-08

I loved this book. Mark Eddy Smiths breakdown of the stories of Narnia and their significance and symbolism to Christianity is excellent. His writing is succinct and declarative without overly simplifying the concepts. He interjects humour where appropriate and keeps an easy to read text. I originally got this book from the library but I want my own copy...so amazon here I am.

Suffer the Little Children to Come Unto Me: Hinder Them Not!.......2005-06-12

This Gospel verse(Mark 10:14)comprises the essence of ASLAN'S CALL. Mark Eddy Smith has written a competent,accessible essay on C.S.Lewis'CHRONICLES OF NARNIA. Smith's book even contains "catechism" questions as appendix to prod discussion and reinforce themes Lewis explores in his allegorical epic for "children". NARNIA EYES,what the Epistle of St. James...and later Christian existential philosopher Soren Kierkegaard...proclaims "purity of heart that wills one thing",is what Smith summarizes as key to the human quest:finding God and "resting"in ultimate TRUTH(Narnia/Eden/The Hundred Acre Wood/Heaven)...

Smith devotes a chapter to summarizing and explicating each of the seven Chronicles. Like other similar essays,his book is helpful in illuminating some less obvious elements and symbolism of "lesser"tales(THE LION,the WITCH and the WARDROBE;and THE LAST BATTLE being modern classics of the ilk...though not depth of THE LORD of the RINGS...are the two principal Chronicles). Smith's emphasis on child-like wonder as prerequisite to having/keeping Narnia Eyes,is his hardly subtle term for HUMILITY.

ASLAN'S CALL:Finding Our Way to Narnia is a good,necessary book in this TIME where the Culture of Death (46,000,000 abortions and the glamorization of homosexuality)assaults the most fundamental
grounding of Human BEING. Only deliberately obtuse miss, or are "offended" by Aslan as Jesus;and The Last Battle portending
APOCALYPSE and reign of the Anti-Christ.Our popular movies...[The RING trilology;The PASSION of the CHRIST;The REVENGE of the SITH..."Execute Order 666,"Darth Sidius...and release of epic Disney production of The Lion,The Witch and the Wardrobe, this Christmas,AD 2005;along with Ray Bradbury's allegorical warning of coming of Anti-Christ in A SOUND OF THUNDER with "gnostic" anti-gospel,DA VINCI CODE in production under direction of Ron Howard(!)]...have openly joined the fray and,indeed,THE LAST BATTLE seems to have commenced. ASLAN'S CALL is still open to all.Mark Eddy Smith's modest book is a good reminder of what this
means and what C.S.Lewis attempted. It's also a good weapon against those who continue to revel in corruption of our children:[I have been a Public School teacher more than 20 years;and Confirmation instructor more than 10]"Suffer the Little Children to Come Unto Me: Hinder Them Not...For it is better for a man that a millstone were hanged around his neck and he were drowned in the sea,than offend one of these little one that believe in Me".The word's are THE LORD's.This is ASLAN'S CALL(4 & 1/2 stars).

Gold mining or gold digging? The selling of Narnia.(Walking Through the Wardrobe: A Devotional Quest Into the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe)(Aslan's ... An article from: Christianity and Literature

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Gold mining or gold digging? The selling of Narnia.(Walking Through the Wardrobe: A Devotional Quest Into the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe)(Aslan's ... An article from: Christianity and Literature
Don W. King
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Title: Gold mining or gold digging? The selling of Narnia.(Walking Through the Wardrobe: A Devotional Quest Into the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe)(Aslan's Call: Finding Our Way Into Narnia)(A Family Guide to Narnia: Biblical Truths in C. S. Lewis' The Chronicles of Narnia)(The Way Into Narnia: A Reader's Guide)(Into the Wardrobe: C. S. Lewis and the Narnia Chronicles)(Inside Narnia: A Guide to Exploring the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe)(Book review)
Author: Don W. King
Publication: Christianity and Literature (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 22, 2006
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