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John Connolly, born on May 31, 1968, is an Irish author known for his crime and mystery novels. His works are highly appreciated by readers for their unique style and engaging plots.

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“If 'why' was the first and last question, then because I was curious to see what would happen was the first and last answer. A version of it had been spoken to God Himself in the Garden of Eden, and it was destined to be the reason for the end of things at the hands of man.”

Ifs Men Life Firsts Ends Reason Hands Happens Lasts Answers Garden Versions Curious Destined Eden Garden Of Eden Firsts And Lasts

Book:Night Music: Nocturnes

Source: Night Music: Nocturnes

“Here is a truth, a truth by which to live: there is hope. There is always hope. If we choose to abandon it, our souls will turn to ash and blow away.”

Ifs Soul Turns Blow Abandon Ashes There Is Hope

Book:The Burning Soul: A Charlie Parker Thriller

Source: The Burning Soul: A Charlie Parker Thriller

“They were on the side of the angels, even if the angels weren't entirely sure that this was a good thing.”

Ifs Sides Angel Good Things

Book:The Reapers: A Charlie Parker Thriller

Source: The Reapers: A Charlie Parker Thriller

“David's mother would often tell him stories were alive. They weren't alive in the way people were alive,or even dogs or cats. People were alive whether you chose to notice them or not, while dogs tended to make you notice them if they decided that you weren't paying enough attention. Cats, meanwhile, were very good at pretending people didn't exist at all when it suited them.”

People Ifs Way Enough Stories Mother Attention Alive Dog Cat Decided Very Good Pretending

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“I don't think," he said, "that a vicar is supposed to beat a bishop to death, or even back to death." Mr. Berkeley looked down upon the remains of Bishop Bernard. "If anyone asks, we'll say he fell over," he said. "Lots of times.”

Ifs Thinking Said Asks Beats Remains Bishops Berkeley Vicars

Book:The Gates: A Samuel Johnson Tale

Source: The Gates: A Samuel Johnson Tale

“We all have our routines," he said softly."But they must have a purpose and provide an outcome that we can see and take some comfort from, or else they have no use at all. Without that, they are like the endless pacings of a caged animal. If they are not madness itself, then they are a prelude to it.”

Ifs Said Use Purpose Animal Comfort Madness Endless Outcomes Caged Pacing Prelude Caged Animal

Book:The Book of Lost Things: A Novel

Source: The Book of Lost Things: A Novel

About the Author

Born: May 31, 1968
Known for: Writer
Quotes: 106

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