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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Jennifer Ramos

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Quite a different genre type read for me. I’ve watched a handful of Western movies but not my usual cup of tea. I decided to give this read a try. This was filled with such imagery of the Western vibe as well with romance and thrill in the story line. Lots of details given of the characters along the way but it all wraps into the story as it continues along. Story set in the 1880s in the Arizona Territory, the readers get to know of Feinmore as he grows and emerges into his own thought process. Moments of gangs, murder, mayhem, and coming of age as Feinmore discovers more about himself. For those readers who enjoy thrills and Westerns, this would be a great selection!

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Amanda Glaspie

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a an adventurous book that will keep you constantly on the edge of your seat, once you get through the first few chapters. It was a slow start and I had a hard time connecting with Fenimore, aka, Simon Shaw. However, after the first few chapters, I really felt a connection with him. There is a lot going on within the book between Simon’s “coming of age”, budding romances, a mystery man, and murders, there is something to appeal for everyone in this book.

As the book progressed I found myself loving characters I hated and hating characters I loved. The character development was very strong. You really got to know many of the members in the gang and their background. For example, Ford had has a unique and volatile personality. Early on in the book, you learn his history and his characteristics make sense. I ultimately really enjoyed all the twists and turns and absolute surprises.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Faith Jackson

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love to read and watch westerns on and in books. This book is no exception: I enjoyed watching as Fenimore transform into Simon. This grew into unexpected storytelling as we see the relationship and environment interchange with the character and his life. This book kept me on the edge of my seat and you’ll enjoy it as much as I did!

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Dr. Anya Schultz

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Man in Black is a historical, LGBT romance. Fenimore James is a young man who is bored in his life. He is a dreamer and believes he should be more, however, that more is running away from home to become an outlaw named Simon Shaw. Simon believed he was going to be able to rob his way through life living his best life. He joins a gang, but he comes to find out that joining this gang is no joke. This is a life that is a bloody one and there is a mystery person out there after the gang’s blood. Many of its members are being murdered. Simon has dreams at night where a “man in black” visits him. He doesn’t understand why this man is in his dreams but he thinks it is important. However, he is dealing with other “issues” as he starts to question his sexuality – at the beginning, he has always questioned this but was engaged to a woman. However, his feelings for men are too strong and he ends up trying on this experience with another gang member. He and his new “friend” start to try to help the gang figure out who could be hurting them, and the leader gets scared and starts to think it could be someone they are all close to. This is a thriller and has a good plot, but will Simon find the life he has always dreamed for himself, is the killer someone close to them, and will he figure out where he belongs amongst all of this?
This was an interesting story. It has been a while since I read a historical setting piece, but the fact that it was a thriller made is worth the read. It was a little slow to start, but if you can get through the beginning it will be a good read. There are many exciting parts, the aspect of taking on a puzzle, outlaws, and it was nice seeing a man trying to figure out who he was. If you are looking for a different take on an LGBT story and love thrillers, this is the story for you.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Rebeca Elliott Figueiras

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was an enjoyable wild west thriller which I enjoyed. I’ve not read a book based in the Wild West for a long time, so I was pleasantly surprised when reading this by just how much I was enjoying it.
The plot was intriguing and unique, and the book was written well – the descriptive language used painted vivid pictures of both the scenes and characters.
Fenimore/Simon was an interesting character. Leaving a small ton life for the ‘glory’ of life as an outlaw was an interesting plot point. Then the mystery thriller elements, the character truly develops as he navigates sexuality and life within the gang. I love seeing character development so this was a great thing to see.
I liked that this wasn’t the typical western story, there was a lot more to it. The length of the book didn’t put me off, I adore long books, but feel like this may put some readers off. Give it a chance, you may surprise yourself.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Terri Jo McAllister

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the story of a young man that leaves his family with the hope of becoming a famous outlaw. On his journey, he joins an outlaw gang. This book contains mature content, such as violence and a M/M romance. This is not the type of book I usually read, but I did like the basic storyline and the mystery of the man in black.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Hannah Porter

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

First time reading a story by this awesome author, L.R Liverpool. Although M/M isn’t my usual go-to subject to read, but after reading the rest of the synopsis I just had to give it a try. It really peaked my interest 🥰. This was a slow burn read at first but then picks after a couple chapters. Sticking with it will not disappoint in the least. The storytelling was soo good and the characters were built extremely well. I really enjoyed the western theme to it, which is a new topic to me.this book has mystery, suspense ,adventure, action,and romance that will keep you intrigued to the very end, speaking of endings, OMG the feels you feel them all! If you’re on the fence about trying this book, I would definitely recommend reading it! 🥰 I look forward to reading more of L.R. Liverpool work !

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Ashley Sugar

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book had everything. Violence to suspense to spice!! I really enjoyed this! It’s a rather large book but it didn’t feel like it because the story and characters pulled me right in and kept me interested every page. I loved the drama and action especially. Wonderfully written thriller with romance and I highly suggest this. Check the warnings.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Jules Herbert

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Wow for the first time in a long time I am struggling to find the right words to explain the rollercoaster ride of emotions I just went on reading this book. This very talented author captivates the reader right from the very beginning with truly well written characters and an absolutely thoroughly intriguing storyline that will definitely keep you hooked till the end. This really is a thrilling mystery that will have you constantly questioning what you think is going to happen next.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟

I can say this was a very interesting read and in a very good way. Was I hesitant due to how many pages this book was…Yes. Was I happy I gave it a chance and turned the pages with an open mind… again Yes.

Western mystery, danger, gangs, intrigue with some romance, I did really enjoy this story. I felt like I was brought back in the western ages of time and the author did a great deal of storytelling and the attention to detail I also appreciated.

Fenimore James wants to explore and dream to more in life than where is at. With some money in his pocket he heads out West and wants to be known as Simon Shaw. When outlaws come with a gang run by Red Evans, Simon decides to join up….believing this is what he wants. When bloodshed is spilled, maybe being an outlaw is not what it may be cracked up to be. With someone out there deciding to kill gang members….everyone is suspicious. Who is committing these crimes? With Fenimore aka Simon Shaw also finds an attraction to another gang member….will they be safe or will it cost them in their own bloodshed….

I would definitely recommend this book….be patient….but a very good read all together.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Brittany Angel

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What do you get when the son of a farmer dreams of a more fast-paced life? A whirlwind of a story, that’s what. Fenimore always wanted more, so he decided to leave home to find the adventures he’d always dreamed of. This is an excellent book for any Western fans out there. You will find yourself drawn in from the very start and won’t be able to put it down.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Tausha Treadway

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool. I really enjoyed this Western Novel. It is a bit long so be prepared for that but the story is very good. Its the story of Fenimore who is leaving the life he’s always known behind to go and be an outlaw. He thinks its going to be like the books but what he finds is not that. He ends up joining the Red Evans Gang and becomes Simon Shaw. As members of the gang begin getting murdered he’s not to sure he made the right decision and debates going back home. He also discovers while he’s on the trail with the gang that he has feelings for one of his fellow members leaving him confused and frustrated. This book is very emotional and will rip your heart out in spots. Trying to find out who is trying to kill all the gang members and dealing with Simon’s feelings it gets to you in spots. This is a very good Western Romance with murder and mystery along with romance.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Laura Jones

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Angela Shirley

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fenimore James is a dreamer and wants to move away from his home, so he decides to run away and join the Outlaw gang run by Red Evans. So as he is established himself with in the group he changes his name and becomes Simon Shaw.

Simon sees the sheer brutally of the gang with some things he wished he had not witnessed but while he is trying to reconcile with this life within the gang and the crimes committed he is also battling with in his private life. While struggling to come to turns with the attraction to another gang member they are forced to hide the relationship and have snatched moments beings the two of them together and become a strong couple.

But in the meantime some one is killing the gang and can they find the person or are they all in the killers cross hair.

This is a chunky book but it needed to be to tell the story properly, I loved the discovery journey Simon had through the book and him just wanting to be part of a family which in the end was not quite what he expected. The story was great to read to see another era and racing through the trilling twists and turns made this a great story to follow and be immersed in. I loved the writing and the characters were well developed and added to the whole book.

The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Allyson Ware

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book started off hilarious. I loved knowing everything that Fenimore (Fenny or Simon if you prefer) is thinking down to his most intimate or silly thoughts. It really gives the reader a better idea of the main character, which is always great. The one thing I have to say about so much detail though, is that I wish the non important information was left out. There is so much detail that I felt like I had to weed through what information I needed for the plot and what information I did not need.

I also feel like with so much information, it could have been separated into smaller chapters. There was also confusion when the author used the first and last name interchangeably. When they were talking about Monty Parker, but instead of saying Monty, Parker was used to reference the character, I had to go back and re-read multiple times.

HOWEVER, this book has everything. It is historical fiction, mixed with LGBTQ+ romance, along with a mystery/thriller. I highly recommend to anyone looking to find a new, different book. I loved the characters, especially Simon and Monty. They are great characters with amazing personalities. Even though they are part of a gang, they are so kind and gentle as you get to know them. You will not regret picking this book up.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Robin Rankin

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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I was a little worried about reading this book due to the length, but the story draws you in from the beginning and refused to let me go. It made a weekend not being able to do anything go by so much faster.

Fenimore goes on quite a journey, both physically and emotionally. He isn’t happy with his dull life and the life of an outlaw fascinates him. He hits the road with his horse in search of a new life and identity.

It wasn’t exciting but not a dull trip either before meeting up with the gang he was looking for and eventually becomes a part of.

So much happens while out on his adventures. He felt every emotion possible and ever event he went through changed him.
This is definitely a book you need to be prepared to invest the time into, but it’s totally worth every minute.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Megan Pesek

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool tells the story of Fenimore James. Young and naïve, Fenimore leaves home to pursue his life goal of becoming a real outlaw. First, he must choose a new identity, and he successfully becomes Simon Shaw. Being an outlaw takes a dangerous turn when Shaw joins the Red Evans gang because they start getting murdered one at a time. Despite the circumstances, Shaw falls dangerously in love. Nothing about being an outlaw or love is as easy it it seems. Part one is extremely detailed and slower going to setup everything else that happens in the book. Part two really picks up the pace and suspense.

Liverpool’s character development is leaves out no detail and the world building leaves no stone unturned.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Tracy Greenhalgh

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<a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63054142-the-man-in-black” style=”float: left; padding-right: 20px”><img border=”0″ alt=”The Man In Black” src=”https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1666365428l/63054142._SX98_.jpg” /></a><a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63054142-the-man-in-black”>The Man In Black</a> by <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22974181.L_R_Liverpool”>L.R. Liverpool</a><br/>
My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5949270090″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
Not my usual genre at the moment but I thought for a change I would delve into this historical suspense. And this book gives you suspense, and action alongside a fast paced (once you are hooked) story of self exploration and how life changes.<br />I can say I enjoyed it, it took me a bit to fall into the world described (again possibly as it’s not my go to genre) but the author really does pull you along with Simin (Fenimore) as they change their life from farmer to outlaw in the West.<br />The book does show how his life changes and that the grass is not alway greener. As with many historical reads there are mentions of behaviours that are not as much of our everyday life in this time. This does show that the author has done their research and sticks to the narrative and builds a word as close to what may have happened as possible. <br />I would certainly read more by this author.
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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Kiana Corley

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was a very interesting read. I enjoyed the thriller aspect of this book. I like the suspense and trying to figure out what is going to happen next.

This book will keep you engaged and wanting to know more. This book deals with a lot of different problems that arise. Simon deals with a lot of different problems that many people go through but are not very vocal about. Although, not many people decide that they want to join a gang and be a part of that world.

Has twists and makes you want to read more. Can someone close to you do such horrific things? If you were next to a murder would you know it? Is it normal to question your sexuality? Can two men truly be happy together? Read this book to find out.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Heather Goodman

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This author writes in such a way that they slowly draw you in and then keep you going until the end. This book wasn’t really my cup of tea but it kept me reading and going because of the rich story of coming of age and the main character trying to figure out who he wants to be. There is a lot of things you can relate to with him. There is a great mixture of finding yourself, love, action, and mystery. If you love westerns, action packed books, or books with a little bit of everything in it with great characters then this is the book for you.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Nina Maes

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This is a great read. It has a little of everything from mystery, suspense, drama and a sparkle of romance. This a medium too fast read, it will take a minute to draw you in but once you’re there it’s hard to put down. I recommend to all readers who likes to escape back in time. Looking forward to reading more from this author.The Man In BlackThe Man In Black by L.R. Liverpool
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a great read. It has a little of everything from mystery, suspense, drama and a sparkle of romance. This a medium too fast read, it will take a minute to draw you in but once you’re there it’s hard to put down. I recommend to all readers who likes to escape back in time. Looking forward to reading more from this author.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Betsy Melano

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

As an avid reader, I always give a book at least 50 pages before I consider stopping reading. The warning about the book being a LGBT thriller didn’t stop me. The story does move a bit slow in the beginning but it’s also been a while since I read a western themed book, so I figured I needed to read it. Story of Fenimore James running away to become an outlaw kept my attention. Setting out to find adventures turns in to a learning experience for Fenimore James.
The author did a wonderful job of world building and character development.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Lucy Machard

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was phenomenal from the first page. And can I just say, uh, hello, a gay western novel?? I loved the character growth throughout the book, and while it was a little slow at first, I couldn’t put it down! Full of twist and surprises, if you’re a thriller reader then you need to pick this one up, because it definitely won’t disappoint.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Megan Conley

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is book is so many things…historical fiction, romance, western, LGBT+, thriller, mystery…I feel like it has it all! And it’s not a small undertaking either…this is a big ole book. But don’t let that deter you from picking it up. Liverpool has built this fantastical world for her characters and she takes her time really getting into her characters and developing them and letting them figure out who they are and what they want. I thoroughly enjoyed this book WAAAYYYY more than I even anticipated it would. It did take me a little while to get into, but once I did, I had a hard time putting it down. It’s a great coming-of-age saga, but it’s also so much more. I really can’t recommend this book enough. Pick it up for yourself…just allow yourself time to really get into to it and appreciate it.
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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Amber Howard

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

At first the story was a a tad slow for me to get into. But the more I read about Simon “Fennimore” Shaw, the more I needed to read. When he started his trip there was such an innocence about him. He learned so much about himself. He loved and lost. Although his quest only lasted a year. He became a man. I’m so glad I got a chance to read this story. I loved that it was written with the feel of a diary. It felt honest and sincere.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Paloma Fierro 20/10/23

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Fenimore James is tired of his common day to day life in a farm, full of bandits stories and ambition he decides that it is indeed time for a change of scenery. Armed with nothing but his life savings and hopes out of daydreams he takes his mare and rides to Arizona. He will change his clothes, hair and name all in the name of the adventure of the wild west, at 15 he considers a man and even though there will be moments of doubt and uncertainty the life behind has nothing to offer him anymore. 

 

His adventures will test the man in him when he realizes that the newspaper version and real life version are quite different. 

The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

If you are looking for a historical fiction thrill ride full of intrigue, mystery, murder and romance, then this is definitely for you.

The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool follows Fenimore James as he leaves home to pursue and achieve his fantasy of becoming an outlaw. He succeeds by becoming Simon Shaw. The adventures he imagined take a dangerous turn when he joins the Red Evans gang, and they start getting murdered one by one. Through all of this, Shaw is still able to fall in love, but that can be just as dangerous.

This is a book that will stay with you well after you finish. The character development and world building were well done by the author. One stand out is how well the author handled the intricacies of self identification and sexuality with grace and sensitivity.

Once you get to part two, this novel is full of suspense, well-rounded, and flawed characters and will keep you turning the page until the end.

Happy Reading!

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Erin DeRoma

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I love historical Romance, but I think this may be my first Western. I truly didn’t know how I was going to feel about this, and honestly starting the book, I had my doubts.
As I began the book, it took me quite a while, longer than I like to get into the book, but let me just say, once I got into this book I was hooked. Not only was I hooked I was emotionally invested and boy did this take me on a full rollercoaster ride of emotions.
I truly never thought I would have loved this book as much as I did.
The only reason why I gave this 4 stars was the slower build up, bus I am so glad I stuck with it.

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The Man in Black by L.R. Liverpool – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Man In Black is a wild west thriller with a gay romance. It’s fun, engaging and at times gripping. We follow the young protagonist, who has named himself Simon Shaw, as he pursues his dream of joining an outlaw gang.

Simon is a wonderful protagonist. He is naive in many ways, but has a clear vision of the future he wants and who he wants to be within it. Like many queer people, he is resisting the path that is seemingly laid out for him and following the only path he can think of that allows an escape.

This story is well researched with plenty of immersive world building. It’s cinematic at times! This, along with the suspense of the mysterious murders, will draw you into a book you will struggle to put down. (But please do put it down occasionally, it’s long and you need to eat!).

This book gets five stars from me! I love LGBT+ representation in genre fiction and this is a great example.

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