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    The Squad
    The Squad
    The Squad
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    The Squad

    By Wilde Blue Sky

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    A short story, loosely based on the recollections of a number of veterans, dealing with the horrors of war. The story is free to download, but if you appreciate the story then you are asked to make a small donation to a charity of your choice.

    The short story, The Squad, is based on the recollections of a number of soldiers and a radio discussion on firing squads. The synopsis was written on the 1st Aug 2010 and the story was published on 12th Nov 2010.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWilde Blue Sky
    Release dateNov 12, 2010
    The Squad
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    Wilde Blue Sky

    Wilde Blue Sky is an English novelist and short story writer. His works include short stories, Vengeance and Drawing God? A reviewer said of the short story, Vengeance, "Very good. Quick and spooky." A reviewer said of the short story, Mouse on a Motorcyle, "Love this book." Wilde Blue Sky can be contacted through his Linkedin account.

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      The Squad - Wilde Blue Sky

      THE SQUAD

      by

      Wilde Blue Sky

      SMASHWORDS EDITION

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      PUBLISHED BY:

      Wilde Blue Sky on Smashwords

      The Squad

      Copyright © 2010 by Wilde Blue Sky

      Smashwords Edition License Notes

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please obtain an additional copy for each person you share it with from Smashwords.com. If you're reading this book and did not obtain it from Smashwords.com then you should return to Smashwords.com and obtain your own copy. Thank you for respecting the author's work.

      The author would like to thank Louise, Kate and Lynne for their support.

      Note to reader - if you appreciated this short story please, if you are able, make a small donation (equivalent to 5

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