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Voluntary Committal
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Joe Hill
Joe never fails to entertain me. He has the ability to connect me with a character just like his father does. The whole family is talented as all heck, let's not forget Tabby & Owen!
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- Matthew S. Hill
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Absolutely awesome!
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- Rocio
- Fresno, CA, United States
- 04-13-15
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- Cathy
- San Jose, CA, USA
- 07-28-08
how fun!
I really enjoyed this story. I couldn't wait to find out what happened next. It was well worth my time. Joe Hill has his own style and once I got over the fact that he isn't his dad I really liked his own unique style.
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