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The Day Of The Martians (The Martian Diaries: An Alternate History Adventure, Continuing The War Of The Worlds Book 1) Kindle Edition

by H.E. Wilburson (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 107 ratings

A New War Of The Worlds Begins as Martian Tripod Invaders Return To Earth!

Awarded a Bronze medal in Readers Favorite 2024 International Book Awards (Fiction Audiobooks). Winner of 5 awards in the 2020 Los Angeles Science Fiction Film Festival , (Audio Drama category) together with volume 2 Lake On The Moon.

The terror of the coming of the Martians is all but a distant memory, a bad dream that has faded with time. All George Wells wants is a quiet suburban life but at breakfast one morning his newspaper reports the shocking discovery of a Martian cylinder, found intact and unopened, and carefully transported to London.

But even worse, he soon learns even worse news – vengeance seeking Martians and their tripod fighting machines are already on their way back in a huge green comet formed by the countless numbers of their cylinders.

This time they are armed with a doomsday weapon, able to destroy all bacteria and completely annihilate Earth

The first attack by aliens was enough for any lifetime, but who would expect to be involved with two? How can our planet survive this new invasion and will George and his wife escape a second Martian apocalypse?

Find out as The Day Of The Martians continues H.G. Wells' iconic The War Of The Worlds in this thrilling, award-winning action adventure. The print version includes the companion book Ogilvy 1913 – the diary revelations of one man's race against time to save Earth from the Martians!

WHAT PEOPLE SAID ABOUT THE AUDIO VERSION

“...a wonderfully executed tribute to H.G. Wells.” Readers Favorite Reviews

“...sometimes in life, amongst all the boring stuff, something comes along to shake up your life and make you grateful for other people’s creations.” Breakaway Reviews

“A splendid sequel.” C.A.Powell, science fiction author of The Last Days Of Thunder Child

“The Day of the Martians is a nostalgic trip back to bygone days spent reading science fiction classics, and that’s quite a compliment indeed.” Brandon Scott - SciFi Bloggers

“A little diamond from Mars!” Goodreads reviewer

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"This was more than an audio book. This was, in many ways, a wonderfully executed tribute to H.G. Wells." - Readers Favorite Book Reviews


"If you are, like me, a fan of 'The War of the Worlds' then download this audiobook. Discovering it has left me with the feeling that sometimes in life, amongst all the boring stuff, something comes along to shake up your life and make you grateful for other people's creations." - Breakaway Reviewers


"H.E. Wilburson remains true to the original classic. I recommend a listen to this on your free time, it's a work that demands to be heard. Highly recommended and a well deserved five stars from me." - Emerald Book Reviews

"H.E. Wilburson captured the fear and drama of the original and seamlessly moved it into the sequel. Action packed and full of twists, listeners are treated to the suspense that will have them on the edge of their seats." - Charla White - AudiobookReviewer.com

"Worthy sequel - hits surprisingly hard. It's engaging, emotional, and feels like its ideas came from the man himself. The Day of the Martians is a nostalgic trip back to bygone days spent reading science fiction classics, and that's quite a compliment indeed." Brandon Scott- Sci Fi Bloggers.com

"H.E Wilburson successfully manages to capture the original spirit of Wells. The writing comes across as an enjoyable genuine effort to carry on the story. It also is written in a style very similar to Wells's original." The Orkney News


"I was hooked on this sci-fi audio straight away. The narration is gripping plus the background music is haunting and atmospheric. It all leads to a fabulous climax and I would recommend this to any War of the Worlds fan. A splendid sequel." C.A.Powell, science fiction author The Last Days Of Thunder Child


" A classic with new life...I cheered when familiar characters appeared, At a little over 2 hours run time, this is a quick story to listen to, extremely entertaining and well produced." - Iseult Murphy, science fiction & fantasy author


"Nostalgic for old radio shows...The narrators, the background music, the sound effects, all made me nostalgic for those 'simpler times' of my youth." - Lynda Engler, science fiction author


"H.E.Wilburson takes the next logical leap in the understanding of the alien's motives and methods so it truly does feel like a continuation of the world, rather than rehashing old ground." - Melanie Roussel science fiction & fantasy author


"What a superb follow up to the great and legendary War of the Worlds. Well done, H.E. Wilburson. You have been brave and done something others would never dare to touch and in my eyes succeeded in bringing the story to a new generation." - Gabriel Blake, author - psychological thrillers


"What a treat! Taking H. G. Wells's The War of the Worlds as a starting point, author H. E. Wilburson has created a sequel, reprising characters that listeners familiar with the original will be thrilled to meet again." - Michael Gallagher, historical & mystery fiction author



"A little diamond from Mars." - Goodreads reviewer


"Thanks H.E. for the opportunity to experience this, an atmospheric and "true to the original" continuation of a classic book." - Goodreads reviewer

From the Author

When I wrote this first volume in my sequel to The War Of The Worlds, it was imagined purely as an audio with my own bespoke music and sound effects. For that purpose, I wrote the chapters in visual 'scenes' some of which are quite short. I deliberately kept descriptive passages to a minimum as the music was designed to create setting and atmosphere. For this reason you will find The Day Of The Martians a quick read of under two hours.

As I got towards the end of writing this story I knew that the next two volumes would be much longer and in comparison they are each more than double the length of volume one. However it was always my intention to closely follow H.G. Wells' style and storyline and I hope you feel I have succeeded.


If you have enjoyed this book it would mean a great deal if you would leave a rating at your favourite retailer, and tell others about it too. Reviews and referrals are vital to authors as they help gain visibility for our work, and I truly appreciate every single one.


Thank you,
H.E. Wilburson

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08Z7KN9YL
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Flint House Publishing
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 9, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.6 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 97 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1838325008
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ The Martian Diaries: An Alternate History Adventure, Continuing The War Of The Worlds
  • Best Sellers Rank: #592,967 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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H.E. Wilburson

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H.E Wilburson is an award winning British author and composer, with accolades for the writing and music for The Martian Diaries series – his audio sequel to The War Of The Worlds. Having long been drawn to the H.G.Wells science fiction classic, he decided in 2015 to continue the story himself as he felt there were questions Wells left unanswered. With almost a lifetime of composing and painting pictures with music, Wilburson created his sequel with his own musical compositions and added immersive sound effects.

Apart from The Martian Diaries trilogy he has adapted The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan, his first project combining text with music, which will be released in the future. He also has several hundred pieces of music, and unpublished stories and poetry. Wilburson, who likes to be known as H.E, finds much inspiration by getting off the beaten track and into the great outdoors, and is in his element exploring remote locations around coastal and mountain regions, but most especially in Wales. 

Find out about the making of The Martian Diaries here https://www.martiandiaries.com

Come and find H.E on Twitter https://twitter.com/martiandiaries

Winner of 5 awards in the 2020 Los Angeles Science Fiction Film Awards, Audio Drama category and Bronze medal winner in the Readers Choice Awards 2020 (Science Fiction).

Volume 1 'The Day Of The Martians' - out now

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Customers find the book's storyline interesting and well-thought-out, with rich descriptions and a masterful recreation of H.G. Wells' prose. The writing style is skillfully executed, and customers describe it as a quick-paced read with good character development, featuring familiar characters from the original novel. Customers appreciate the book's charm, with one noting its memorable imagery, while another mentions how it infuses modern sensibilities. The book's length receives mixed reactions, with several customers noting its brevity.

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Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, describing it as an interesting and well-thought-out science fiction narrative that builds anticipation towards the inevitable Martian confrontation.

"...Short and sweet, it sets the stage for more books to follow - which I will be reading!..." Read more

"...of H.E. Wilburson’s “The Martian Diaries” series is a fun and interesting continuation of H.G. Wells’ classic “War of the Worlds.”..." Read more

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"This first volume of H.E. Wilburson’s “The Martian Diaries” series is a fun and interesting continuation of H.G. Wells’ classic “War of the Worlds.”..." Read more

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Customers praise the writing style of the book, noting its rich descriptions and masterful recreation of H.G. Wells' prose, with one customer highlighting its 19th/early 20th-Century texture and cadence.

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"...Author H. E. Wilburson does a masterful job recreating H.G. Wells’ prose which harkens back to gentler time, at least in terms of language and..." Read more

"...This book does not betray the writing style used earlier and is true to the fan base. I appreciate that...." Read more

"...This book is skillfully written and presented in a fashion I believe the Master would appreciate...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, describing it as a quick and fast-paced read, with one customer noting that it never pauses or slows down.

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Customers appreciate the character development in the book, noting the familiar characters from the original novel and effective character portrayal. One customer mentions feeling the emotions and panic that grip the characters, while another notes the balance between action and sentiment.

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Customers appreciate the charm of the book, with one noting how it maintains the unique style of the original work, while another mentions its memorable imagery.

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Customers appreciate the book's sensibilities, with one review highlighting its ode to resourceful humans, while another notes how it infuses modern perspectives and serves as a potent reminder of human resilience.

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"...There is also a tender romance in the book and there is a stalwart, chivalric, duty first I could not love thee dear so much loved I not honour more..." Read more

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  • MK Alexander
    5.0 out of 5 stars Immensely Satisfying
    Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2024
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    If you have not read H.G. Wells’ seminal fin de siècle masterpiece “War of the Worlds” (1898) this book may not be to your liking. And watching the two movie versions, or listening to Orson Wells’ 1938 radio adaption hardly counts in this regard.

    Author H. E. Wilburson does a masterful job recreating H.G. Wells’ prose which harkens back to gentler time, at least in terms of language and social sensibilities. I found it refreshing and quite charming.

    The plot is simple and straightforward: the Martians are returning (to England), seeking to rescue abandoned comrades and annihilate all life on earth. Somehow, they must be stopped and by any means necessary. That task falls into the hands of only four characters: the unnamed narrator, his wife Laura, the Major, and the astronomer Ogilvy. This is a very quick read, a long short story just shy of a novella.

    Curiously, and unrelated to the overly-long title, I detected no time travel whatsoever in the story, though it is fair to call it an alternate history, as the events described here in 1914 or thereabouts seem to preclude the advent of WWI.

    I was somewhat dismayed that this story is a teaser for H.E. Wilburson’s larger world: two other books in the series, a free companion volume of diaries, and an audio-book adaptation. Several chapters of book two are also included. I felt the marketing aspect a bit heavy-handed and distracting from the story itself.
    Five stars for writing, and there’s little doubt I will read the next two books.
    Recommended.
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  • Prateek A
    4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining for a quick read
    Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2025
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    This is a very short and quick read. I read it while on a short flight and it was a nice entertainment piece. The author does mention he was more focussed in making audio books so perhaps that version has more bells and whistles. I had the kindle version.
    This is a continuation to War of the Worlds, and a worthy sequel as to that. I was hooked to the storyline. The characters and "out of this world" and engaging, as is expected from this author. This book does not betray the writing style used earlier and is true to the fan base. I appreciate that. There are enough new additions without betraying old ones. There are fast paced scenes that are quite gripping. If you are in to this kind of genre, I would definitely recommend it. I just wish there was more for book readers, as opposed to those getting with audio. That being said, I knew what I was getting into.
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  • Amzi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Short and sweet
    Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2025
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    H. E. Wilburson's fascination with H. G. Welles "War of the Worlds" shines in this expansion/continuation of the original work. Short and sweet, it sets the stage for more books to follow - which I will be reading!

    The story focus on three or four major characters before and during the second Martian assault, which is perfect for a book this size. The authors concise yet patient enables character develop rarely encountered in a novella. You can't help getting sucked in! Ogilvie, my favorite character, is one I will long remember.

    If you enjoy Welles' tales and are afraid of disrespectful ripoff, don't be. The author goes to great lengths to preserve the format and tone of the original. This book is skillfully written and presented in a fashion I believe the Master would appreciate.

    If you are looking for a standalone science fiction story that isn't 900 pages long. Give this book a try. It took me under two hours and I don't regret a single minute. Now, on to the next one!
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  • mary angela douglas
    5.0 out of 5 stars THIS BOOK WILL REARRANGE YOUR SOUL
    Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2022
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    What I have to say about this first book of the three part trilogy, homage, The Martian Diaries by H.E. Wilbursun is staring me in the face like a blind mountain. I KNOW I do not have the right words for what I experienced in reading this book because there are simply no words to describe the phenomenon.

    Of course it is , as stated an homage to H.G. Wells The War of the Worlds, and a continuation of the story as told by H.E. Wilburson that involves simply put, the return invasion of the Martians as before, at an unanticipated moment when the world has almost been lulled into thinking it almost never happened at all. Just so do sudden horrific wars spring up in the midst of a spring in full flower and all the trees alive with birdsong. Or in any other season when we are content with life expecting no reprisals.

    Many authors have attempted to write a sequel to an existing often great work of fiction, a literary classic, or a prequel as the case may be.

    But to my knowledge NO ONE in all of literary history has done what H.E.Wilburson has done. That is, somehow he seems to have found in the continued story a way to replicate anew not only the voice of Wells still with his own nuance subtly there interwoven, but the very longitude and latitude, the call signals, the exact calibration of that uneasy, earth tilting worldwide malaise and catastrophe as it unfolded in H.G. Wells great novel of the Martian menace come home to roost and as if the reader were living it himself or herself in the very present moment as he or she had lived it in H.G. Well's rendition.. . An experience best compared with Michael Ende's gorgeous distinction in the book The Never Ending Story, "the dangerous books" you have to live through yourself, not just read passively comfy in your cottage safe from harm.

    How on God's earth did H.E. Wilburson do this. You can speculate about it too and I think you will if you have EVER read Wells original book or seen the movies or heard that very infamous radio broadcast of the Mercury Players reading of the adapted script engineered by Orson Welles which sent, in the thirties, many Americans scrambling for the hills in its vivid "this is really happening, folks RIGHT NOW' realism.

    Likewise, reading this first volume of Mr. Wilburson's Martian Diaries trilogy has that slightly dizzying feeling of the world turned upside down as well, but with somewhat of a slightly more heroic and hopeful colouring, cast than Wells, barely discernible but there, as you find as you read it these very same Martians staring through YOUR blue curtains. Inside joke by the way you will only understand if you READ this book. There is also a tender romance in the book and there is a stalwart, chivalric, duty first I could not love thee dear so much loved I not honour more quality to that romance we sorely need more of in this present age. Not for nothing I'm writing this review in the U.S. on Veterans Day I think. Angelic precise coincidence, coordinate points pinpointed, telegram in hand.. It is in Mr. Wilburson's account I think all about being honorable even should the mountains collapse into the seas due to the cold green rays of the unfeeling Martians. You get the gist.

    Well, you know what have we all been going through particularly in the last few years but a constant kind of ever morphing unease often said by prescient sages to precede the catastrophic main event just out of sight that Wells was SO GOOD at conjuring up. And Wilburson matches, point by meticulous point all of that gradually churning up of the atmosphere as reality sinks in to the few tuned into it who must devise a way to avert it. And thus save the earth and all mankind, civilization with it. Do they or do they not you must find out on your own. BY READING IT. In your chamber, a la Poe.

    This book and Im sure the ones that follow will be a bracing tonic for all of that we have been trying to comprehend in CURRENT history that is awry, a renewed hope perhaps, a definite tsunami splash of water to your sleeping, hibernating self.

    This book will rearrange your soul. Please read it and the ones that follow...It is simply astounding. I hasten to recommend as well the audio version of this book as it contains original music and charming sound effects created by the multitalented Mr. Wilburson which makes the story all the more richer. Buy this book. Revel in it. Save yourself and your families with forethought. Board the Ark of this book, and the two others that follow it. Awake. The hour is at hand.
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  • A. Parkes
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful work
    Reviewed in Canada on June 29, 2025
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    The Day Of The Martians (The Martian Diaries: An Alternate History Adventure, Continuing The War Of The Worlds Book 1) by H.E. Wilburson is a wonderful tribute to H G Wells’ War of the Worlds. An imaginative and creative sequel to that work and which is also available in an audio format with music. It is a short book; but an enthralling read. Fast paced, with interesting characters and descriptive scenery, I found this book to be a lovely read, and look forward to reading the next volumes in the series, which the author states are longer, and a preview of a few chapters of the next instalment are included at the end of this book. It is of course, science fiction, but so readable, and having been decades since I read War of the Worlds, I now feel compelled to go back and read that again. Such a wonderful sequel.
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  • VisserFour
    4.0 out of 5 stars A quick adventure in a classic style
    Reviewed in Australia on May 21, 2025
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    This short novella continues the saga of the Martian invasion. In this story, a decade or so has passed since the original invasion. The astronomer Ogilvy discovers another alien cylinder, which reveals that a second invasion is imminent. George Wells, his wife Laura, and the Major, race against the clock for a solution.

    I read the text version of the story, but there does exist an audio version. My instinct is that the audio version is probably the better way to experience the story. The text version has great descriptions that evoke the feel of a classic drama, but as some reviews have indicated, the lack of additional audio cues removes a lot of the context and speeds up the pace. However, this isn't a script and it can be enjoyed on its own. As mentioned, I liked the 'classic' trappings of the story, which builds towards an action sequence at the end which is satisfying but leaves things open for the additional volumes in this story.

    As the length of the story is extremely short, the whole thing can be read in 1-2 hours.
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  • Fiona
    5.0 out of 5 stars An imaginative continuation of the classic story
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 2, 2023
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    The first thing to note is an accompanying audio soundtrack is mentioned a lot and as I was reading the book I found this a little distracting, wondering how it would affect the story and whether my reading experience would be lessened by the lack of “background” music. (I am quite familiar with the Jeff Wayne musical version). However, I really do not want background music when I am reading, although it may, I suppose, enhance an audiobook with a narrator who is able to pause for the background effects.

    The book took me longer to read than anticipated for a “mere” 75 pages! The opening chapters are very short, sometimes barely a page long, conveying the urgency of the situation as the main character realises his predicament and travels to London and Wales, and back again; indeed he seemed to be always on the move, first to look at the Martian cylinder and then attempting to find ways to fend off the threatened invasion.

    Thus, initially I thought it would be a very quick read, however once the story progressed the chapters lengthened, and the story took on Tardis-like proportions as so much happened in those 75 pages (plus the sneak preview of the next book, front matter etc). In contrast, who hasn’t read tediously long books filled with badly written prose, where a reader can skip over huge chunks and still manage to keep up what was happening in the story?

    This is well written and edited. The action moves at a good pace but there is still plenty of description setting the scenes from the Crystal Palace in London to the Welsh countryside. I recognised the time period without the characters needing to state any dates.

    At the end I was left with the feeling that perhaps I might like to reread HG Wells' original story which is, I think, a testament to the strength of this tale.
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  • Tim Roberts
    3.0 out of 5 stars The return of the Martians
    Reviewed in Australia on February 28, 2025
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    Having been a fan of the movie, The War of the Worlds (although I have not read H.G. Wells clasic novel of the same name), I thought I'd give, The Day of the Martians a crack. It offers an intriguing continuation of The War of the Worlds, introducing a fresh new conflict. Martians return for a second invasion, this time with an even deadlier weapon—but the execution left me somewhat underwhelmed, to be honest.

    One of the book’s strengths is its attempt to mimic the classic literary style of Wells, which at times adds to the atmosphere. The action builds gradually, and there are moments of tension that keep the story engaging. However, the pacing feels uneven, making it difficult to stay fully invested.

    But its clearly found a fan base here and perhaps the follow-up books pick up the pacing. I also would have liked to learn more about the Martians themselves beyond the few details provided. Overall, The Day of the Martians has an interesting concept but lacks the impact (excuse the pun) I was hoping for.
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  • Kristina
    4.0 out of 5 stars “Our fragile civilization was in serious trouble, and the ending of it was in sight.”
    Reviewed in Canada on May 18, 2024
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    I read The War of the Worlds a long time ago and I don’t remember much. So, you can say that I read The Day of the Martians as an independent work and not as a fun fiction. The protagonist often recalls the first visit of the Martians and their deadly weaponry.
    I liked that humans didn’t give up and looked for means to destroy the invaders, though most of the time they played a guessing game.
    I don’t know how Ogilvy knew that all of the Martians abandoned their planet and headed to Earth. Or why did he assume that they were carrying The Shadow Weapon to kill the bacteria? How did they know that the Martians would land in London, and that Laura would be safe in Wales? I would love to get more information about the Martians. The book tells us only that they have a green glow and don’t abandon their kind. Also they like fresh blood.
    I think the book is a little heavy on the protagonist’s self-reflection. He constantly broods about the extinction of all or can’t decide if he wants his wife close to him or safe in Wales. Because of him repeating over and over how humans are doomed and nothing can be done about it, I’ve accepted the thought and didn’t care much if they survived. I still believed in a happy ending, even if the protagonist did not!
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