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    Vampires in the Night
    Vampires in the Night
    Vampires in the Night
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    Vampires in the Night

    By John Dodsworth

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    A mother and father feast upon their child, aided by a beast in the night.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJohn Dodsworth
    Release dateJan 5, 2019
    ISBN9780463654163
    Vampires in the Night
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    John Dodsworth

    Former political staffer whose passion for writing and alcohol has fueled a life of many triumphs and failures alike.

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