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About Rick Gualtieri
Rick lives alone in a dark, evil place called New Jersey with only his wife, three kids, and countless pets to both keep him company and constantly plot against him. When he's not busy monkey-clicking words, he can typically be found jealously guarding his collection of vintage Transformers from all who would seek to defile them - Defilers Beware!
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Or feel free to drop him a line at rickg@rickgualtieri.com
Don't be shy. Unlike the creatures in his novels, he doesn't bite. :)
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Blog postI've been waiting for this movie for some time, the likely conclusion (albeit not set in stone) of Legendary's Monsterverse, first established with 2014's Godzilla, which, of course, served to wash away the bad taste left by Tristar's 1997 abomination. That all said, let's leave a bit of courtesy spoiler space for anyone stumbling upon this and not wanting to know what's to come.
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Blog postLet's face facts, vampires are everywhere in the book world. They're in Urban Fantasy, Horror, Comedy, Horror Comedy, Romance, Thrillers, Suspense, Young Adult, and all sorts of other genres that make great search engine keywords for articles like this.
As such, people often ask, "Rick, as a vampire author" what are the top vampire novels you think I should read before I pass from this mortal coil?"
It's a great and terrible burden to have foisted upo1 month ago Read more -
Blog postIt's almost time for EVERYDAY HORRORS (Bill of the Dead 2) to launch.
And to help celebrate the mood, I figured a little fun was in order. You already know how you died in the Tome of Bill, as well as what your vampire name would be. Now discover who you would be if you had chosen the other side. It's time to be recruited into the ranks of THE FEET!
Click on the chart below to enlarge it and discover exactly how you bit the big one in the Tome of Bill series!1 year ago Read more -
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Blog postSo, you finally made it into a book series. Awesome!
Less awesome is the fact that, well, unlike your expectations, you're not really the star. In fact, you might actually be little more than an expendable extra.
But hey, if you gotta go, then you might as well go out in a blaze of glory or ... err ... donkey punching.
Anyway...
Click on the chart below to enlarge it and discover exactly how you bit the big one in the Tome of Bill series!3 years ago Read more -
Blog postYou might recall that in 2015 I finished a total rebrand of the Tome of Bill series. The goal then was simple: I had good covers, but I didn't have good series covers. I worked with Mallory Rock to make it happen and she delivered in spades.
Well, it's been 3 years since then. The ToB books have sold a lot of copies with those "new" covers and all was well with the world.
So why change again, now?
It's simple. 3 years is a long time in the book b3 years ago Read more -
Blog postI am pleased to offer you a small taste of things to come for my new novel:
GET BENT! (the Hybrid of High Moon book 1)
THEY SAY I'M AN ABOMINATION.
I SAY WORDS HURT ... BUT NOT AS MUCH AS MY FISTS.
My name is Tamara Bentley, Bent to my friends, and I’m not supposed to exist. I was born of the forbidden union between a witch and a werewolf, and they’ve been trying their damnedest to hide my existence ever since.
But now my secret is out,3 years ago Read more -
Blog postDEVIL HUNTERS, the long-awaited sequel to Bigfoot Hunters is here!
Deep in the woods, mankind is the endangered species.
Derek Jenner, the Crypto-Hunter, is back! Something is terrorizing the inhabitants of the Garden State, leaving a trail of missing persons and mutilated bodies in its wake. All signs point to the Jersey Devil, a creature long considered a hoax even in the cryptozoological community. Desperate for answers, the authorities summon Derek and his team to i3 years ago Read more -
Blog postI'm pleased to announce that soon you'll get a chance to enjoy the story of Bill Ryder as you've never see him before.
Introducing:
BILL THE VAMPIRE - THE COMIC BOOK
or Graphic Novel for those of you too "cool" to read comic books. Whatever floats your boat.
ISSUE 1 - A PARTY TO DIE FOR - is coming soon to Amazon.com, Comixology, and Print.
Bill Ryder has a blind date with destiny in the form of a voluptuous piece of eye-3 years ago Read more -
Blog postWhile I can't exactly call it a theme with my Christmas presents this year, I did receive a couple of gifts aimed at either virtual reality or augmented reality. So I figured I'd so what anyone with a self-serving blog would do ... review them in a manner that's aimed at causing maximum ire.
STAR TREK BRIDGE CREW
I received a download code for Star Trek Bridge Crew for the Sony Playstation VR, an add-on system that's been somewhat underused since we got it last year. What bett3 years ago Read more -
Blog postIf you follow me on Facebook or Team Twat-Waffle you've probably heard me talking about wanting to increase my branded non-book offerings ... aka swag as it's known in convention circles. And believe me, I'm hard at work looking to expand my current meager offerings (although those of you who were at Con Carolinas have gotta admit the Cursed Dice were way cool.)
Well, I just got in a batch of custom 8GB USB Flash Drives from USB Memory Direct and I have to say I'm seriously digging3 years ago Read more -
Blog postHalloween is supposed to be terrifying, but some of us prefer our terror with a side of laughter. For those who like a good chuckle right before the masked killer steps out from behind the tree and takes them out for good we have a special treat this year...
Ten books for under a buck each. We're talking:
Fat Vampire by Johnny B. Truant
Hell's Tittie's by Robert Bevan and Steve Wetherell
Bubba the Monster Hunter Season 1 by John G. Hartness
Shoot3 years ago Read more -
Blog postMIDNITE'S DAUGHTER, a manga-inspired fantasy adventure here!
Check out a small sample chapter below....
A Child of Two Worlds - Belonging to Neither, Dangerous to Both.
All Kisaki really wants is to belong *somewhere*, but there are few places half demons can safely call home. Raised in isolation within the celestial palace, she longs to escape and explore the strange planet below - Earth. So when an opportunity presents itself, she takes it, inadvert3 years ago Read more -
Blog postThe ship is nice looking ... but not funnyI watched the premiere of The Orville last night, Fox's attempt at a comedic Star Trek take off - not dissimilar to what Galaxy Quest did, but in TV form.
It was pretty good. I'll definitely be tuning in again. However, I can't help but feel they missed a ton of opportunity to make what was a good show into a great one.
I think the biggest miss there was in the rather light sprinkling of comedy, which was amusing at times but ne4 years ago Read more -
Blog postI'm pleased to announce that LYCAN MOON, a new dark fantasy adventure by yours truly and Ruby Cruz, is almost here!
Coming Aug 11th. Available for Pre-Order from Amazon.com now. Check out a small sample chapter below....
Rowan Sinclair has trained for a life in the shadows. As a member of the Guild, she's vowed to mercilessly hunt werewolves or die trying. But when one approaches her, claiming to know her missing father's fate, she decides to do the unthinkable - work w4 years ago Read more -
Blog postSo, you want to be "recruited" into Village Coven so you can hang with Bill, Sally, and all of their friends? Well, there's two problems.
1) You're alive.
2) You need a cool coven name.
Assuming some vampire decides to take pity on your blood-filled self and relieve you of that first part, you still gotta work on number 2.
But, fortunately for you, here's your handy dandy guide to solving that dilemma for all of eternity.4 years ago Read more -
Blog postIt's about time for me to crawl out of my cave and be social again and I have a pretty good venue coming up to do it at.
I'll be at Con Carolinas next week. It's being held June 2 - 4 at the Hilton Charlotte University Place (their spelling not mine).
Because who wouldn't want to buy stuff from this guy?In addition to hawking my books along with my near illegible autograph in the vendor area for the entire weekend, I'll be participating in several panels and event4 years ago Read more -
Blog postFellow author and all around cool dude, Robert Bevan, recently posted a blog entry on exactly why those wondering what kind of Dungeon Master he is would have to keep on wondering.
Interestingly enough, his post on the subject pretty much coincided with my return to the other side of the gaming screen after over two decades of life as a mere player.
Why the long absence of allowing my ego to run wild as god of my own world, surrounded by minions put there for no other r4 years ago Read more -
Blog postI just finished watching the first season of Iron Fist on Netflix, aka another lost weekend spent staring slack-jawed at my TV. That brings me up to speed with all 4 shows and 5 seasons of the Marvel Netflix Universe. Yeah yeah, technically these, the movies, and Agents of Shield all exist in the same universe, but let's face facts, that's on paper only as there seems to be little chance of either of the two others acknowledging any of these shows whatsoever. Don't get me wrong4 years ago Read more
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Blog postTHE LAST COVEN - The Tome of Bill 8 - is coming FEB 10 to all major ebook platforms. It's the end of this crazy road, so to speak. To help celebrate the grand finale, I've been posting short stories detailing snippets from the lives of various characters from series. And finally, here we are, at the big cheese himself...
I hope you've enjoyed these small side journeys. I've had a lot of fun writing them.
-The below story takes place concurrent with Part1 of The La4 years ago Read more -
Blog postThe Last Coven - The Tome of Bill 8 - is coming FEB 10 to all major ebook platforms. It's the end of this crazy road, so to speak. To help celebrate this grand finale, I'll be posting short stories detailing snippets from the lives of various characters from series. We've heard from Bill, Sally, and Sheila. Now it's time to get inside the head of some of the others, and let them take center stage for a few moments.
-The below story takes place immediately following past4 years ago Read more -
Blog postThe Last Coven - The Tome of Bill 8 - is coming FEB 10 to all major ebook platforms. It's the end of this crazy road, so to speak. To help celebrate this grand finale, I'll be posting short stories detailing snippets from the lives of various characters from series. We've heard from Bill, Sally, and Sheila. Now it's time to get inside the head of some of the others, and let them take center stage for a few moments.
-The below story takes place approximately 730 years bef4 years ago Read more -
Blog postThe Last Coven - The Tome of Bill 8 - is coming FEB 10 to all major ebook platforms. It's the end of this crazy road, so to speak. To help celebrate this grand finale, I'll be posting short stories detailing snippets from the lives of various characters from series. We've heard from Bill, Sally, and Sheila. Now it's time to get inside the head of some of the others, and let them take center stage for a few moments.
-The below story takes place immediately following the e4 years ago Read more -
Blog postThey say there are two types of people in this world - those who are awesome enough to selflessly bake cookies to share with their friends, and then there are the assholes who contribute nothing to society but eating those cookies and casting baleful judgement upon them.
This is a tale from the latter.
Every year, my wife goes to a Christmas Cookie swap party, and every year I wait eagerly for the tribute she returns with. This year the bounty was plentiful. But I4 years ago Read more -
Blog postThe Last Coven - The Tome of Bill 8 - is coming FEB 10 to all major ebook platforms. It's the end of this crazy road, so to speak. To help celebrate this grand finale, I'll be posting short stories detailing snippets from the lives of various characters from series. We've heard from Bill, Sally, and Sheila. Now it's time to get inside the head of some of the others, and let them take center stage for a few moments.
-The below story takes place roughly halfway between Hol4 years ago Read more -
Blog postThe Last Coven - The Tome of Bill 8 - is coming FEB 10 to all major ebook platforms. It's the end of this crazy road, so to speak. To help celebrate this grand finale, I'll be posting short stories detailing snippets from the lives of various characters from series. We've heard from Bill, Sally, and Sheila. Now it's time to get inside the head of some of the others, and let them take center stage for a few moments.
-The below story takes place roughly halfway betwe4 years ago Read more
An unstoppable predator, a mystery that could doom us all.
Something has awakened within the Caribbean, staining the once tranquil waters red with blood. Crypto-Hunter Derek Jenner and his team are called in to investigate, but what they find is more shocking than they could have ever imagined.
Not only is a massive beast haunting the Bahamas, but ships and planes across the region are suffering catastrophic equipment failure. Soon, Derek and his friends are among those stranded at sea, waiting for a rescue that isn’t coming.
Now they’re about to discover a secret in the depths, one that should’ve remained buried forever. Faced with an insatiable horror from a forgotten era and a mystery that threatens the very fabric of existence, the Crypto-Hunter is about to set sail on a final voyage bound for terror.
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Journey to the Bermuda Triangle in Kraken Hunters by Rick Gualtieri, the thrilling conclusion to the Crypto-Hunter trilogy.
If you’re a fan of creature rampages from authors such as Max Brooks, Steve Alten, Max Hawthorne, or Eric Brown, then click READ NOW and dive into this sci-fi horror adventure today.
Born of supernatural monsters. Hunted by her enemies. Ready to kick ass.
Secrets are hard to keep in a town like High Moon, especially the one hanging over Tamara Bentley’s head like the sword of Damocles. Her mother’s a witch and her father’s a werewolf. The blood of two ancient races flows through her veins. Pity that they hate each other’s guts.
When the leader of the wolf pack finds out what she is, he decides she’s an abomination that needs to die – even if it means slaughtering everyone who gets in his way. Too bad for him she’s not willing to go down without a fight.
His army of werewolves is terrifying enough, but now they’re about to become even more powerful thanks to a rare lunar event. Tamara will need to call upon every last ounce of her strength if she wants to survive the night, protect her home, and stop the rampage before it carves a bloody path through everything she’s ever cared about.
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From Rick Gualtieri, the author of Bill The Vampire, comes a new urban fantasy series with a kick ass heroine, tons of magical mayhem, and healthy dose of attitude.
If you're a fan of K.F. Breene, Annette Marie, Shannon Mayer, Deborah Wilde, or Shayne Silvers, then click READ NOW and dive into the world of GET BENT!
There are reasons we fear the night. He’s not one of them.
Bill Ryder was a dateless geek, but then he met a girl to die for - so he did. Sadly, that was just the start of his troubles. He awoke as a vampire, however, fangs or not, he was still at the bottom of the food chain.
Now he finds himself surrounded by creatures stronger, deadlier, and a hell of a lot cooler than he is ... and they all want to kick his ass.
Bill isn't exactly average, though. A vamp like him hasn't been seen in centuries. He's got a few tricks up his sleeve, unexpected allies, and an attitude that makes him too damned obnoxious to quit.
Join him in this hilarious tale of bloodthirsty monsters and the unlikely hero who's not afraid to flip them off, even if it gets him killed - again.
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Bill The Vampire is book one in the bestselling Tome of Bill horror comedy series - a hilarious misadventure through a world of supernatural horrors.
If you're a fan of Shayne Silvers, Steve McHugh, Orlando A. Sanchez, K.F. Breene, or Jim Butcher, then you're in for a bloody good time with this vampire comedy.
Click READ NOW to start enjoying the snark right away.
The complete Tome of Bill series order:
- Bill the Vampire (book 1)
- Scary Dead Things (book 2)
- The Mourning Woods (book 3)
- Holier Than Thou (book 4)
- Sunset Strip (series adventure)
- Goddamned Freaky Monsters (book 5)
- Half A Prayer (book 6)
- The Wicked Dead (book 7)
- Shining Fury (series adventure)
- The Last Coven (book 8)
Also be sure to check out Bill of the Dead:
- Strange Days (book 1)
- Everyday Horrors (book 2)
Mankind is no longer the dominant species.
When Harrison Kent suggests an outing to a remote campsite in Colorado, his friends are all eager for a few days of fun and adventure. What awaits them, though, is far more than they ever bargained for.
They learn that Sasquatch is real, but these are not the shy creatures of legend. A madness has claimed them, erasing their once peaceful nature and leaving in its wake a rampaging horde of monsters that's about to descend upon the unsuspecting residents of a remote town.
But the woods hold more than one secret. The cast of a low budget reality show is filming in the area and they have information that could even the odds. Harrison and his friends will need to team up with them for one desperate last stand, otherwise humanity could find itself back at the bottom of the food chain.
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From bestselling author Rick Gualtieri comes a thrilling novel of backwoods terror. If you enjoy Eric S. Brown, Max Brooks, or Steve Alten then you won’t want to miss this bloody tale of cryptid horror.
Quick Stories and Big Laughs from the Best in the Business
From poems to micro and flash fiction, some of the biggest names in fiction provide short tales designed to fracture your funny bone.
Featuring a who's who in award winning fiction, as well as established authors and a few new to the craft, Quick Draw! will give you a much needed endorphin boost during a time where we could all use a few extra chuckles.
Who, you ask? Well, we have stories by Piers Anthony, Kevin J. Anderson, Cat Rambo, Lawrence Watt-Evans, Django Wexler, Adrian Tchaikovsky, Tom Merritt, Francesco Marciuliano, Rick Gualtieri, John P. Logsdon, Gail Simone, John G. Hartness, Martha Carr, EM Kaplan, Author, Eric Knowles, Ben Zackheim, RE Vance, R.E. Carr, Hunter Blain, Orlando Sanchez, Steve Wetherell, Nazri Noor, Robert Bevan, Lorraine Agent, Megan Harris, Melissa McArthur, and more!
Note: All profits will go to the True Colors United charity.
Vampires Versus Bigfoot, Winner Takes All.
Bill Ryder - gamer, geek, and legendary vampire - is back in his wildest adventure yet.
A war is brewing between ancient enemies from the dawn of time. If it can't be stopped, the veil will be lifted and all of humanity's darkest nightmares will be unleashed to wreak havoc. Bill and his friends are the only chance we have - Lord help us all!
The leaders of the vampire nation dispatch Bill to broker peace with an army of angry Sasquatches, but it's not going to be easy. His enemies want him dead. Hell, some of his allies do too. Danger lurks at every turn and in places where he least expects it.
Bill will need to master his fledgling powers and use every four-letter word in his vocabulary if he’s to have any hope of stopping the war, uncovering the conspiracy, and solving the mystery that lies at the heart of the Mourning Woods.
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The Mourning Woods, book three in the bestselling Tome of Bill horror comedy series, is a hilarious adventure tale that will trample your funny bone like an angry moose.
If you're a fan of The Dresden Files, The Nate Temple Series, The Rebellion Chronicles, or The Montague & Strong Case Files, then you're in for a bloody good time with this vampire comedy.
The complete Tome of Bill series order:
- Bill the Vampire (book 1)
- Scary Dead Things (book 2)
- The Mourning Woods (book 3)
- Holier Than Thou (book 4)
- Sunset Strip (series adventure)
- Goddamned Freaky Monsters (book 5)
- Half A Prayer (book 6)
- The Wicked Dead (book 7)
- Shining Fury (series adventure)
- The Last Coven (book 8)
Also be sure to check out the sequel series BILL OF THE DEAD:
- Strange Days (book 1)
- Everyday Horrors (book 2)
So, of course, it would figure that a witch like me would go and marry one. Probably not my brightest move, but sometimes love is both blind and stupid. Even so, we’ve managed to enjoy five years of bliss, during a time when all supernatural power was banished from the world – leaving us nothing more than two fools in love.
But that all changed when the Source was reignited.
Now magic is back and so are the old rivalries. I still love my husband but I’m not sure I can trust him anymore. He’s on a quest to rid the world of evil and I fear that includes people like me. I’m willing to fight to save my marriage but, if love can’t conquer all, I might end up fighting for my life instead.
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The New Order is a companion piece to the bestselling Bill of the Dead saga. Click READ NOW to start enjoying this tale of magic, mayhem, and marriage.
Series note: this story takes place right before the events of Everyday Horrors (Bill of the Dead – 2).
ONE GEEK AGAINST THE RISING DARKNESS.
Bill Ryder is having a hell of a week. Magic is back, one of his friends has been entombed in solid rock, and he once again has no pulse to speak of.
Too bad it’s about to get worse. Something is hunting vampires in New York City. A smarmy wizard has been called in to investigate, one with skeletons in his closet and eyes for Bill’s girlfriend. All the while, Neolithic horrors not seen since the dawn of time are reappearing, wreaking havoc wherever they step.
Bill will need to rally his friends, both new and old, if he’s to have any chance of turning the creeping tide of chaos threatening to drown his city. But it won’t be easy. The balance of power in the supernatural hierarchy has been upended, and all the attitude in the world might not be enough to fix it.
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Bill Ryder is back in Everyday Horrors – Bill of the Dead 2 – by Rick Gualtieri, the creepy uncle of vampire comedy.
If you enjoy the snark of Shayne Silvers, Steve McHugh, Michael Anderle, or Jim Butcher, then you're in for one hell of a bloody fun ride in this humorous fantasy series.
My name’s Tom and I should be dead, but instead I’m walking around in the shoes of my best friend’s ex-girlfriend. As if that wasn’t confusing enough, this new body of mine is bursting with vampire-slaying power – power that I have absolutely no idea how to control.
I’m about to get a crash course, though. People have gone missing in a formerly close-knit community and all signs point to the supernatural. It’s up to me to bust in there and kick evil’s ass. Now to only hope I can get my shit together in time to save everyone who’s counting on me, myself included.
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Bottom Feeders is the first companion piece to the bestselling Bill of the Dead saga. If you like snarky assholery and hard-hitting action, then you'll love this tale of a vampire slayer without a clue.
Series note: this story takes place immediately after the events of Everyday Horrors.
Half Witch, Half Werewolf, ALL Attitude.
Tamara Bentley’s back and she has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to stop the supernatural cold war that’s been brewing between the witches and werewolves surrounding her home of High Moon, Pennsylvania. But it won’t be easy.
Someone is dead set on screwing it all up. Not only do they want to put an end to the fragile peace before it can even begin, but they’re looking to shift the balance of power by blowing open the gates that protect the world from the things that lie beyond.
After a surprise attack leaves both sides crippled, Tamara and her friends are the only ones left who can stop their dark plans from coming to fruition. Too bad they’re outgunned and outnumbered. Even Tamara’s unique heritage might not be enough to save her home, her family, and everything she holds dear before Hell itself is unleashed upon the Earth.
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Bent Outta Shape is book two of the Hybrid of High Moon urban fantasy series by best selling author Rick Gualtieri.
If you enjoy the kick-ass heroines, paranormal mayhem, and humorous snark of K.F. Breene, Annette Marie, Deborah Wilde, or Shayne Silvers, then you’re in for one hell of a wild ride.
Deep in the woods, mankind is the endangered species.
Derek Jenner, the Crypto-Hunter, is back! Something is terrorizing the inhabitants of the Garden State, leaving a trail of missing persons and mutilated bodies in its wake. All signs point to the Jersey Devil, a creature long considered a hoax even in the cryptozoological community. Desperate for answers, the authorities summon Derek and his team to investigate.
Now, the hunters are about to become the hunted because what lurks in the forest is more horrifying than they could ever imagine – a nightmare of man’s own making that’s about to set its sights in their direction.
Sadly for them, a corrupt government official will do everything in his power to cover up the terrible secret that lies at the heart of the Pine Barrens ... even if it means sacrificing Derek’s team to a fate worse than death.
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Devil Hunters is the long-awaited sequel to Bigfoot Hunters, the thrilling novel of backwoods terror by Rick Gualtieri.
If you enjoy creature rampages such as The Meg, Cujo, or Bigfoot War then you won’t want to miss the adventures of the Crypto-Hunter.
Torn from my home as little more than an animal, I assumed the form of a man. But make no mistake, I am not one of you ... or at least I wasn’t. Once I was an apex predator, living or dying by the rules of the hunt. But now I’m not so certain – the events I’ve witnessed and the friends I’ve made having slowly changed me.
Still, the beast inside is never far from the surface, seeking to drown in blood all who cross my path. Every day brings with a new struggle, but also a new chance to become something more than I once was.
I am the Wanderer and this is my tale.
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Wandering Spirit is a companion piece to the bestselling Bill of the Dead saga. Click READ NOW to enjoy the story of James the Wanderer in this bloody sexy romp through the centuries.
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