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\u2026with the story of his broken heart and Dennis, his younger brother, who still lives in it long after July 22, 1964.<\/a><\/p>\n

Mike is one of my favorite writers, part hard sci fi, part Irish bard with the sense of a good yarn, a droll sense of humor, an appreciation for the brokenness of people, and for their capacity for redemption. If you\u2019ve never done it (or even if you have), you should read his Spiral Arm series: <\/p>\n

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