The Ugly Truth: The Multiverse Refugees Trilogy By Ira Nayman
Fans of Nayman’s humor and capacity for imagination should find The Ugly Truth a worthy addition to the series.
Fans of Nayman’s humor and capacity for imagination should find The Ugly Truth a worthy addition to the series.
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