Don Bentley
@bentleydonb
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NYT Bestselling author of FORGOTTEN WAR, Tom Clancy WEAPONS GRADE, and Vince Flynn's MITCH RAPP series (2024). Former FBI Special Agent and Army Apache pilot.
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So grateful to everyone who picked up a copy of CAPTURE OR KILL and sent it to
#2
on the NYT Bestsellers list! Mitch Rapp fans are the BEST fans! Grab your copy here:
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PUBLISHING NEWS!!! At long last, I can now officially announce that I'll be getting my own seat on the
@AtriaMysteryBus
right next to
@KyleMillsAuthor
courtsey of
@VinceFlynncom
! Click the link to my newsletter with details!!!
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Holy smokes! TOM CLANCY ZERO HOUR is
#2
on the New York Times Bestsellers list for Print Hardcover! Thank you everyone!!! Grab your copy here:
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This is Memorial Day. Nickayla and her late husband, Army Captain Mark Garner, were our neighbors in Germany. HOSTILE INTENT is dedicated to them both. Mark's story was tragically cut short, but Nickayla's continues. Read about it here:
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Super proud this dude just graduated from the second half of Marine OCS! Home of the free because of the brave.
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So excited for the opportunity to write the Tom Clancy Jack Ryan Jr. series! Tom made me want to be a writer and I'm humbled to be joining the ranks of
@MarkGreaneyBook
@MarcCameron1
@MikeMadenAuthor
and others who have kept Tom's legacy alive.
@TheRealBookSpy
@LimaCharlieEdit
My Big Announcement:
I'm very excited to announce that
@bentleydonb
will be writing the Tom Clancy Jack Ryan Jr. series starting with the June 2021 book. We've had a run of outstanding authors on this series, and I'm glad we're able to keep that going.
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THE LISTS ARE OUT!!! TARGET ACQUIRED is
#6
on the NYT BestSellers for Hardcover,
#3
on NYT Combined, and
#3
on USA TODAY! Thank you so much to everyone who helped me on this journey, especially my agent extraordinaire
@Bpoelle
and my fantastic editor
@tomcolgan14
.
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This girl. Met her at 17. Chased her for 6 years. Married her the month after we graduated college. Still chasing her 27 years later. Happy anniversary, baby!
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Home of the free because of the brave. So proud of my son, even if he chose
@RipRawlings
branch instead of mine!
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One of the great joys of fatherhood is watching your boy become a man. Sometimes that man becomes something even more. A Marine. Semper Fidelis, son.
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This is my Afghanistan tribute with
@rnrbarnash
for
@FoldsofHonor
@SEALLegacy
@johnrich
and
@BAndrewsJWilson
. Never forget.
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4 years ago this month, my debut novel WITHOUT SANCTION dropped. 10 minutes ago, I sent my 9th book,
@VinceFlynncom
CAPTURE OR KILL, to
@EmilyBestler
. So grateful for everyone who gave my stories a shot and for
@tomcolgan14
who made me a better writer. For more on my books,
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25 years ago this girl said “I do” and I’ve been so grateful for every day since. Happy anniversary, Angela!
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BOOM! Covers like this are on of the MANY reasons you want to be at
@BerkleyPub
writer friends. More info on FORGOTTEN WAR in my September newsletter here:
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BIG NEWS FRIDAY!!! Because y'all loved TOM CLANCY TARGET ACQUIRED, I get to write not one, but TWO MORE Tom Clancy Jack Ryan Jr. books! Thank you
@tomcolgan14
! Details in my newsletter along with plot summaries of HOSTILE INTENT and the new Clancy book!
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Hey everyone--WITHOUT SANCTION is currently a
#1
Amazon Kindle Best Seller in 3 categories!!! Thank you so much for your support!
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What the Canadian people of Gander did after 9/11 to help out stranded American strangers is a great example of why our northern neighbors are so special. An amazing tale of light against the backdrop of darkness following that awful day.
@GervaisBooks
@KJHoweAuthor
They say it was the least they could do.
They say it’s part of being a neighbor.
They say no thanks are required.
They say they remember you, all of you.
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This is who I think of when I think about Afghanistan. His name was Captain Mark Garner. He was my neighbor during my last Army assignment in Germany. He didn’t make it home.
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Had a VERY interesting call with
@AtriaMysteryBus
yesterday. Maybe y’all should keep an eye on my socials and
@VinceFlynncom
. Could be something coming SOON!!!
#MitchRappLives
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I got the little red box from one of the nicest guys in the business!!!Thank you,
@JackCarrUSA
!!!
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TOM CLANCY ZERO HOUR releases today! The epic military thriller RED STORM RISING was my first Clancy book, and I read it at 14. Now 48 year old me is releasing a Clancy military thriller set on the Korean peninsula. How cool is that???
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TOM CLANCY ZERO HOUR hit
#3
on the New York Times BestSellers Monthly Mass Market List! Thanks to THE
@tomcolgan14
for making the book better. Grab your copy here:
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Need some subs, ships, or shoot outs to start your morning? I've got you covered! Join Jack Ryan, Jr. and your favorite pair of Green Berets on another globe-spanning adventure. IT'S PUB DAY!!!
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My agent
@Bpoelle
has been busy! Matt Drake is coming back for 3 more books! The Outside Man (book 2) drops in Feb 2021. See below for info on books 3 & 4! Also, stay tuned for some more cool news soon!
@TheRealBookSpy
@LimaCharlieEdit
@BerkleyPub
@tomcolgan14
@CREWbookreviews
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@BillSchweigart
I owe
@dylanobrien
an apology. I had my doubts, but he brought Mitch to life perfectly. So good.
@VinceFlynnFilm
@MitchRappFans
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FORGOTTEN WAR drops TODAY!!! Can't wait to hear what y'all think. Matt & Frodo are waiting!!!
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Mitch Rapp LIVES!!! Click on the link to my newsletter to see the Rapp
#23
title, cover, and synopsis as well as a special note from me. Can't wait to hear what y'all think!
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Release Day!!! HOSTILE INTENT hits stores today! I can't wait for y'all to catch up with Matt, Frodo, and the gang. Click to order or for more info. Happy reading!
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I would clear my calendar for THIS COMING MONDAY!!!
Had a VERY interesting call with
@AtriaMysteryBus
yesterday. Maybe y’all should keep an eye on my socials and
@VinceFlynncom
. Could be something coming SOON!!!
#MitchRappLives
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Happy Tuesday! Who wants to start the day with a cover reveal??? Check out the beauty for TOM CLANCY ZERO HOUR! It drops on 7 June 2022. More info here:
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It's been the honor of my life to tell stories in the Tom Clancy Universe. So grateful that my final entry in the series, WEAPONS GRADE, made
#4
on the NYT Bestsellers list! Grab your copy here:
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Like many Afghanistan veterans, I've spent the last several days contemplating the chaos consuming that country through the lens of my service. My thoughts took the form of an editorial which the folks at
@NRO
were kind enough to publish. Take a look.
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WITHOUT SANCTION is live! After 17 years, I owe many thanks. Here are just a few:
@tomcolgan14
and
@BerkleyPub
are superb.
@Bpoelle
is both book whisperer and closer.
@KJHoweAuthor
@thrillerwriters
and ThrillerFest changed my life.
@setonhill
made me a better writer. Thank you!
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Just finished Tom Clancy ACT OF DEFIANCE by my buddies
@BAndrewsJWilson
. If Clancy was still alive, this is the book he’d write. Preorder it. Now.
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So grateful that I deployed to Afghanistan with these warrior brothers as my fellow Troop Commanders. I'd go to war again with these studs tomorrow. Happy Veterans Day!
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I wanted to call the book “Mitch Rapp Does Bad Things To Bad People For The 23rd Time” but
@AtriaMysteryBus
put the kibosh on that idea!
I would describe the title of
@bentleydonb
’s first entry in Vince Flynn’s Mitch Rapp saga as “quite unique to the series” and I’d describe its cover as “immensely powerful”
#MitchRappIsBack
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Happy Veterans Day from me and the world's best front seater! He might just be a character in a certain Clancy book or two...
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UNBOXING WEDNESDAY! Check out my TARGET ACQUIRED unboxing video. Click below for more info on TARGET ACQUIRED and my Matt Drake series. And rembmer:
#HaveABackupKnife
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Yes, sir! I’ll have 3 books total come out in 2023. Forgotten War, Flash Point, and as of yet unnamed 2nd Clancy.
@bentleydonb
what is this sorcery?! Are there really two Jack Ryan Jr.’s coming out back to back this summer?!
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When
@JackCarrUSA
and
@MarkGreaneyBook
succeed on TV and movies, we all do. Their shows are demonstrate that TV and movie viewers have an appetite for the types of stories the rest of us tell. More Gray Man & Terminal List mean more opportunity for us all.
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Afghanistan circa 2005. I'd give anything to strap on that magnificient machine just. One. More. Time. Happy Veteran's Day!
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The FORGOTTEN WAR book tour has been finalized! Lots of great places in conversation with lots of great people. Come see us! Preorder your copy here:
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Can’t WAIT for y’all to see this book. MITCH RAPP LIVES!!!
🚨Exclusive 🚨
First look at Mitch Rapp
#23
by
@bentleydonb
.
Stay tuned for the title and cover reveal.
If you haven’t yet, get your copy of NY Times
#1
Bestseller CODE RED (
#22
):
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The SR-71 flies again in my final Tom Clancy book WEAPONS GRADE which drops TODAY! Click to grab your copy.
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Can’t overstate how grateful I am to
@KyleMillsAuthor
for the incredible work he’s done keeping Vince’s legacy alive. I’m honored and humbled to accept the torch from him. Can’t wait to see what Mitch is up to in CODE RED!
ICYMI: Kyle shares with fans that CODE RED (Mitch Rapp
#22
) will be his final contribution to the series and he will be passing the baton to
@bentleydonb
.
Plus, a note from Don.
Read the post:
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Something came in the mail PART TWO!!!
@BradTaylorBooks
@JackCarrUSA
@tomcolgan14
@BerkleyPub
@AtriaMysteryBus
@Bpoelle
@TheRealBookSpy
@SeanParnellUSA
@MatthewBetley
@joshuahoodbooks
@MarkGreaneyBook
@_NickPetrie_
@KJHoweAuthor
@BAndrewsJWilson
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If you’re not smart enough to be a
@Jeopardy
champion like
@MegGardiner1
you can be the Final Jeopardy answer like me and
@MarcCameron1
! Maybe now
@elonmusk
will let me scratch off my final bucket list on one of his
@SpaceX
rockets!
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Holy cow!!!
@suspensemag
just named WITHOUT SANCTION as one of their Best Books of 2020 in the Debut Category! Thank you to the incredible folks at
@BerkleyPub
and all the readers who gave an unknown writer a try! Y'all made 2020 a year I'll never forget!!!
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Hunt for the Red is my absolute favorite Tom Clancy book!
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Which of these two beauties by
@mccloskeybooks
and
@JackCarrUSA
should I start this weekend? Leave your vote in the comments!
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Friends: if you just felt a disturbance in the force, it's probably
@tomcolgan14
's reaction to TOM CLANCY FLASH POINT dropping into his inbox. Thanks to
@LexicalForge
and
@JackStewartBook
for the tech help. Buckle up, people. It's about to get real!
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I’ve heard this condition might afflict more than just Apache pilots…truth
@DaleStarkA10
???
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Glad to tag along with these gents. We mostly talked about who would win the next
@AtriaMysteryBus
Roomba Rodeo!
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UNBOXING FRIDAY! THE OUTSIDE MAN is here!!!Thank you to the
@BerkleyPub
team and
@tomcolgan14
for the awesome work. Click below to reserve your copy!
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Family pictures at the beach! Love this girl and this crazy crew!
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Holy cow! THE OUTSIDE MAN is now
#10
in Amazon Political Thrillers for Audible!!! Thank you everyone!
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Last night I sent HOSTILE INTENT to THE
@tomcolgan14
. So pumped for y'all to see this book! If you loved TOM CLANCY TARGET ACQUIRED, or kittens, or beer, or
@markwahlberg
you will LOVE this book! Sign up for my newsletter to stay up to date!
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So excited to partner with the folks from Four Branches Bourbon!
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My
@thrillerwriters
friend Kyle Steele took this. I spent a LONG time hoping to someday see a book of mine in an airport bookstore. Seeing two at the same time is pretty fantastic! More about my writing here:
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Honored that
@thrillerwriters
nominated WITHOUT SANCTION for best first novel! So greatful to
@BerkleyPub
@tomcolgan14
and
@Bpoelle
for helping me turn a manuscript into a book! Thank you!!!
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Congrats,
@SeanParnellUSA
!
YES! Ready for
@SeanParnellUSA
4th installment of Eric Steele. Dude is a badass on missions.
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In what is undoubtedly a sign of the apocalypse, I’m now on
@instagram
! Follow me there
@bentleydonb
for content that’s a bit different than what we do here. Here's the image from my first post--who was that kid and did his mom know he
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Love my local Barnes & Noble!
local author,
@Bentleydanb
, came in and signed copies of his brand new book
Target Acquired by Tom Clancy and Dan Bentley. A new release and bestseller, come pick up your copy today.
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Someone has concerns about how long it’s taking me to finish this morning’s words.
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Honored to be featured on the cover of the May edition of The Big Thrill magazine! Thank you to all the amazing folks at
@thrillerwriters
@TheBigThrill1
. Click to read my interview.
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Need a cure for the Monday night blues? How about a HOSTILE INTENT unboxing video??? Click for more info or to preorder. Happy viewing!!!
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3 Rangers, a Green Beret, and an Aviator walk into a bar…so grateful for these brothers and their impact on my life. You might just be able to find characters named for them in a book or two…
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Welcome to The Campus, boys!!!
A few of you guessed it…
@tomcolgan14
&
@penguinrandom
have asked us to pen Jack Ryan
#24
, slated for summer 24!!!
We’re honored & overwhelmed to accept the baton from the
#incredible
@MarcCameron1
&
@MarkGreaneyBook
& work beside
@bentleydonb
in the
#TomClancy
universe! 🔥
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So much fun at the FORGOTTEN WAR launch party last night! Grab your copy here:
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Did some flying with
@JackStewartBook
today! Okay, he’s flew and I sat in the cockpit and made the “vroom, vroom” noises, BUT STILL!!’
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Home of the Free because of the Brave. Happy Independence Day from my family to yours.
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COVER REVEAL!!! I woke up this morning to see that the TARGET ACQUIRED cover is up on Amazon! And it's already a
#1
New Release in Military Thrillers! Is the Uzi on the cover significant??? I wonder... Click here to preorder!
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So honored to have THE OUTSIDE MAN featured in this month’s BIG THRILL!! On the Cover: Don Bentley -
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HOSTILE INTENT book tour! If you're in Austin, Scottsdale, Cincinanti, Houston, or Dallas come see me with
@jessicastrawser
@BradTaylorBooks
@mccloskeybooks
and
@ChrisHauty
! Can't make a signing, but want a personalized/signed copy? Buy it here:
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My newsletter just dropped! Click for
@VinceFlynncom
and Tom Clancy news as well as TEDDY PICS!!!
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Preorder sale! Click below to preorder my new Matt Drake novel, HOSTILE INTENT, from and save 25%!
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Thank you so much, Kyle! My name wouldn’t be there if yours hadn’t been the previous nine times. Thanks to you MITCH LIVES!!!
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Join me on the
@VinceFlynncom
CAPTURE OR KILL book tour! Click for info on events, tickets, and signed books. See you soon!
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Friends: like many of you, I'm crushed by what's happening in Afghanistan. I just sent a newsletter asking folks to pray with me for Afghanistan. Tomorrow (Friday) at 11 AM Central I'm going to post a video of me praying the Lords Prayer. I'd be honored if you joined me. - Don
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This was so much fun!
The new Mitch Rapp author,
@bentleydonb
, whose debut in Vince Flynn’s blockbuster series CAPTURE OR KILL comes out after Labor Day, traveled to Scottsdale, AZ to interview
@JackCarrUSA
in front of a full house at
@poisonedpen
’s event for RED SKY MOURNING at Scottsdale United
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Something came in the mail today...
@bradtaylorbooks
@JackCarrUSA
@AtriaMysteryBus
@tomcolgan14
@BerkleyPub
@Bpoelle
@SeanParnellUSA
@TheRealBookSpy
@MatthewBetley
@MarkGreaneyBook
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WITHOUT SANCTION goes on sale 1 week from today! Retweet and comment to win a signed copy and one of these cool
@BottleBreachers
. We’ll choose one winner tonight!
@BerkleyPub
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Some of you may remember a character named Shannon Kent in my Tom Clancy book WEAPONS GRADE. Shannon appeared because her gold star husband
@joekent16jan19
graciously allowed me to use her name. This is Shannon's story.
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Always love hanging out at
@poisonedpen
with my friends
@BradTaylorBooks
and Barbara Peters. And thanks to
@maykcobb
for snagging the pic off Instagram for me!
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MITCH RAPP FANS: Looks like today's update is going to be delayed a bit. We're waiting for a final link to go live. We were hoping it would happen by this morning, but it hasn't yet. As soon as it does, you'll get your update. So sorry for the delay.
@VinceFlynncom
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For those of you who’ve asked about the dedication in HOSTILE INTENT, this is Nickayla at her late husband Mark’s gravesite. This is what Memorial Day means to me.
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