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“Whether he likes it or not, [he] cannot remain incognito forever. He has outraged too many wise men and pleased too many fools to hide behind his too-appropriate order to assume leadership of the forces of stupidity he has marshalled, or his enemies will unmask him in order to better understand the disease that has produced such a warped and twisted mind.”

Quote by Orson Scott Card

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Ender's Game Boxed Set II: Ender's Game, Ender in Exile, Speak for the Dead

The Ender's Game Boxed Set II is a collection of three novels by Orson Scott Card. Ender's Game introduces the character of Ender Wiggin, a child prodigy who is trained by the military to lead humanity in a future war against an alien species. Ender in Exile follows Ender as he is exiled to a remote planet and must adapt to a new life. Speak for the Dead is the final novel in the series, where Ender confronts the consequences of his actions and the ethical implications of his leadership. more

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Orson Scott Card
Orson Scott Card

Orson Scott Card, born on August 24, 1951, is a renowned science fiction novelist from the United States. His works are known for their profound philosophical insights and rich imagination, with 'Ender's Game' series being particularly famous and influential in the science fiction genre. more

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