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“I would certainly never suggest that any lesbian should be ashamed of her sexual preference.”

Quote by Ed McBain

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Ed McBain, whose real name was Edwin August Hensen, was a renowned American detective novel writer. His works, set in New York City, feature a series of crime stories with the police officer Jack Carter as the protagonist. McBain's writing career spanned half a century, with a total of 87 novels, which were highly appreciated by readers. more

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