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Red blooded!

Fun, interesting glimpse into the times of the day through a fiction-thriller lens. Originally a mans man’s books but I am the female of the species and enjoyed it alot. Then again I feel male-centric stories are amusing rather threatening or intended to keep the little woman down.
So yes I recognize this isn’t a synopsis but fortunately there are many other reviewers for that! 😁