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Teeth
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July 1, 2010
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July 30, 2010
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Steven Bonacorsi
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Timothy James Dean
Mar 04, 2010 rated it it was amazing  ·  (Review from the author)
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I wrote it, so I better like it! This is the first volume of the South Pacific Trilogy set at the end of WWII - the same region and time-period as the HBO hit TV Miniseries, "The Pacific."

I was inspired by the picture of the real man-eater of the time period that you will see in the book (http://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-med...).

"TEETH" is a great adventure quest, and was inspired by man-versus-nature epic horror/monster stories like "Moby Dick," "Ca
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Steven
Apr 13, 2010 rated it it was amazing
WOW, this book was amazing in so many ways. There is no one word to describe this book. It's got everything in it from horror, to action/adventure, drama and such a cast of characters that the reader developes a personal connection with. This book grabs the reader's attention and fills their mind with wonder while taking them on a roller coaster ride through the war torn country of New Guinea.
I highly recommend this book to all and especially to educators. This will have students interested an
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Rick-Founder JM CM BOOK CLUB
TEETH is an unforgetably gripping adventure which is set in the South Pacific. The Main Character -Johnny -a 20-year-old American soldier on "Operation Teeth," a mission in New Guinea is one of the most finely drawn characters I have ever read. He is both very real and one you find yourself rooting for. "The Father" a 4,000lb man-eating crocodile is the most ferocious and terrifying creatures I have read since Jaws. Mr. Dean knows just how to grab the reader early in his book- making it all but ...more
Ellen Maze
Apr 19, 2010 rated it it was amazing
When you pick up this book, be sure your bags are packed and there's plenty of gas in the car because you're going to be taken for a wild ride!

Author Timothy Dean weaves us an epic tale that defies strict category guidelines and will entertain and delight readers of all genres. Part true-to-life monster tale and part historical tome, this novel taught me as much as it thrilled.

I recommend it wholly to World War II history buffs, Wartime Paramedic, Nursing and medical buffs, Jungle Culture/Indige
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Bert Edens
Apr 14, 2010 marked it as to-read
Deborah Nelson
Apr 16, 2010 rated it it was amazing
David McAfee
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A Kid Named Megan☮
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Elizabeth Isaacs
Aug 20, 2010 marked it as to-read
Timothy James Dean
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