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Quote by Robert B. Parker

“I write five pages a day. If you would read five pages a day, we'd stay right even.”

Quote by Robert B. Parker

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Robert B. Parker

Robert B. Parker was an American crime writer known for his hard-boiled detective novels. His works are characterized by tight plots, complex characters, and unique crime scenes, with his most famous character being the private detective Spencer Herrick. more

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