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“An astonishing debut. Brilliantly conceived, masterfully written, Stuart Neville’s THE TWELVE is both a heart-pounding thriller and a stunning examination of responsibility and revenge. He is going to be a major new voice in suspense fiction.”

Quote by Jeff Abbott

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Jeff Abbott is an American novelist known for his suspense and thriller novels. His works are characterized by complex plots and in-depth character development, which have won him a wide readership. more

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