Chapter 7, “San Francisco” (p. 95)
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The sight of Oakland sprawling on the horizon gave Emily’s spirits an additional boost. Oakland was by no means lovely, but it meant they were almost to San Francisco.
— M. K. Hobson
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Nominated for the 2011 Nebula Award )
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About M. K. Hobson
M. K. Hobson (born January 21, 1969) is an American speculative fiction and fantasy writer.
About M. K. Hobson
M. K. Hobson (born January 21, 1969) is an American speculative fiction and fantasy writer.
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