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“Every day you amass knowledge in a frantic race against death that death must win. You want to find out everything in the time you have; yet in the end you wonder why you bothered, it'll all be lost. I keep trying to explain this to anyone who will listen.”

Quote by Derek Raymond

Book:He Died with His Eyes Open: Factory 1

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He Died with His Eyes Open: Factory 1

This book delves into the lives of workers in a factory, illustrating the challenges they face and their determination to overcome adversity. more

Author

Derek Raymond, a British writer born on June 12, 1931, and died on July 30, 1994, is renowned for his crime novels. His unique style and deep insight into the psychology of crime have earned him a dedicated following. more

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