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“In them was not the savage blankness of the reptile species. Instead there was something far worse - burning, unquenchable rage mixed with the self-mocking irony of great intelligence.”

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Whitley Strieber
Whitley Strieber

Whitley Strieber is an American writer known for his science fiction and supernatural题材 works. Born on June 13, 1945, he gained fame with his novel 'Communion' and other works that explore the relationship between humans and the unknown. Strieber's books are celebrated for their imaginative storytelling and profound thematic considerations. more

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