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“As I walked away he called to me and when I turned back he said, "They're never far from us, you know." "Who?" I asked. "The dead. No more'n a breath. You let that last one go and you're with them again.”

Quote by William Kent Krueger

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Ordinary Grace

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William Kent Krueger
William Kent Krueger

William Kent Krueger is an American author known for his suspense novels. His works are typically set in Minnesota, combining natural descriptions with deep character development. more

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