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“I sometimes use some personality traits to fashion part of a character. Most of my characters are composites of either people I know or people in the public eye.”

Quote by Nelson DeMille

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Nelson DeMille is an American author renowned for his suspense novels. His works are characterized by their historical settings and intricate plots, which have won him a large following. more

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