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You know what they say about Heaven, the feng shui is never quite right. As religion rides off into the sunset (great pic by the way), I wonder if Grannys now tell children thunder is the soundof the ozone layer being ripped open by an SUV. Looking forward to reading the entire kit and caboodle.

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So lifelike it’s got me tired of schlepping the patio furniture in and out all season.

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Mostly, we remove the cushions, lol.

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Vivid scene, Martine. And now I'm wondering who'd put traps in Matt's yard.

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Actually, I don't know, lol.

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Love the snippet!

I have a healthy respect for lightning. I've been in a house and an airplane that were struck by lightning, and I've seen it dance along the ground not more than 20 yards in front of me. I just hope its aim doesn't improve.

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it is scary stuff....

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Fantastic scene, Martine!

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Thanks, Troy! Ripped from reality!

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That’s the best kind of rip :D

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Nice excerpt. We recently had 50+ mph wind gusts and a nearby fire, but all turned out OK. No storm, just typical Colorado mountain weather.

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When it rains in Texas, it's an experience, lol!

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I’m looking forward to the next Declan Shaw mystery! Great tension in this scene.

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