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When Secret Service Agent Rick McCoy punches his partner's murderer in the face after arresting him, he fears his dream of getting promoted to the President's personal detail is over. His boss has a different transfer in mind and partners him with the agency's top agent in the super secret…


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1 author picked Baptism by Fire as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This is a fun, fast-paced buddy comedy/urban fantasy mash up that feels a bit like a throwback. The magical system is fun and the phoenix nature of the lead (well, one of the leads) causes some original scenarios where dying really is the best option.

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