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Quote by Jim Harrison

“Fishing tournaments seem a little like playing tennis with living balls.”

Quote by Jim Harrison

Book:Just Before Dark

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Just Before Dark

In this gripping thriller, a small community is enveloped in an eerie atmosphere as a series of unsettling events unfolds. As the night deepens, the townspeople find themselves entangled in a web of secrets and danger, with the darkness serving as a backdrop to their harrowing journey. more

Author

Jim Harrison was an American author born on December 11, 1937, and passed away on March 26, 2016. Known for his poetry, novels, and essays, his works have been widely appreciated by readers. more

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