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“No matter how much you try to maintain order in your life, no matter how careful you are to guard against mistakes, against imperfections, there is always some smudge, some flaw, lurking out of sight. Waiting to surprise you.”

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Book:The Surgeon
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The Surgeon

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Tess Gerritsen
Tess Gerritsen

Tess Gerritsen, born on June 12, 1953, is an American MD and a best-selling author. Her works are known for their blend of medical knowledge and suspense, captivating readers worldwide. more

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