Troy Tompkins, known as Troy CLE, is an American fiction writer from

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. He is the author of ''The Marvelous Effect'', the first book in '' The Marvelous World'' Saga. The book follows young African-American protagonist Louis Proof. The book was released by

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on May 22, 2007. In which he received a six figure book deal. Troy is a graduate of Seton Hall Preparatory School and

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(NYU). His writing influences include Hip hop,

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, December 23, 2007

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* ''

The Marvelous Effect ''The Marvelous Effect'' is a science fiction novel by Troy CLE first published in May 2007. It is the first book in the ''Marvelous World'' series. Plot summary The novel tells the story of 13-year-old Louis Proof, an African-American native to ...

'' (2007) * '' Olivion's Favorites'' (2009)

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