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    The Judas Effect: Book #1 Son of a Baron
    The Judas Effect: Book #1 Son of a Baron
    The Judas Effect: Book #1 Son of a Baron
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    The Judas Effect: Book #1 Son of a Baron

    By Joe C Combs 2nd

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    A young Victorian German aristocrat, Erik, the black sheep of the family, is disowned by his family. Erik finds himself broke, without family, and with few friends. Lost and looking for a place to belong (and an income), Erik finds himself in the service of the Kaiser. At a time of colonial wars with "The War to End All Wars" looming in the future, Erik becomes a spy at a very dangerous time in his country's history. What will become of this young playboy? Will he live long enough to see his thirtieth birthday? Will he spend most of his life rotting in a jail cell on espionage charges? Or, will he be brave enough and lucky enough to survive and die an old man in obscurity? Only time will tell. The story is set at the end of the 19th century.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJoe C Combs 2nd
    Release dateDec 5, 2015
    ISBN9781311228345
    The Judas Effect: Book #1 Son of a Baron
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    Joe C Combs 2nd

    Each week on Sunday, I post a new article on my blog. As is smashwords, I am constantly trying to improve the site so it is easier for you to use. If you have a comment, please write me, and thank You!My first book "Titanic, A Search For Answers" was originally written as a fundraiser for a maritime museum where I was the advisory board president and a member of the board of trustees.Historical research is my hobby and influences much of my writing.So far for 2015, I have three new books scheduled for release, which will bring my total to fourteen. The first is "The Cartaphilus Saga: book #1 Amissio," scheduled for release on March 27, 2015.A submarine sailor for almost nine years, I am also an award winning artist. As a scuba diver I have dived sites from New England to the Caribbean. I am into music, art, wood carving, and pretty much anything that sounds like it could be fun or interesting.Once again, thank you very much.Take care and God bless you.Drop me a line ... I am glad to answer any questions you might have.

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      Book preview

      The Judas Effect - Joe C Combs 2nd

      The Judas Effect

      Book #1

      Son of a Baron

      By

      Joe C Combs 2nd

      Published By

      www.joeccombs2nd.com

      Distributed by Smashwords

      Editing By

      Philip Athans

      Front Cover By

      Sherri Comer

      Copyright Joe C Combs 2nd 2015

      Smashwords Edition, License Note

      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 purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you are reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to your favorite ebook retailer and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

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      Acknowledgements

      I always hate trying to list everyone I want to thank, because I always leave people out that I did not mean to leave out.

      First I want to thank my daughter Elizabeth, the most understanding 10 year old on the planet.

      Next I would like to thank: my editor Philip Athans, Cover Illustrator Sherri Comer, Janette & Graeme Taylor, Kym Sapp, Jodi, Jason, Kimberly, Katy, Tim, Sherri, and Marina. I also want to thank all those who I have accidentally left off. I would also like to thank Naomi Cutter who came up with the name for the series, The Judas Effect.

      THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION. ALL OF THE CHARACTERS AND EVENTS IN THIS WORK ARE EITHER CREATED FROM THE AUTHOR'S IMAGINATION OR ARE USED FICTIONALLY.

      THANK YOU.

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      Table of Contents

      Chapter One

      Chapter Two

      Chapter Three

      Chapter Four

      Forward

      About Joe C Combs 2nd

      Connect With Joe C Combs 2nd

      Other Books By Joe

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      Chapter One

      Now be a good boy and quietly take your seat, Herr Straus, a voice said.

      Erik could feel a gun pressed firmly into his back. He froze with fear. What was happening to him? Erik didn't know it

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