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“Lawyers will always buckle under to something, whether its bribes, violence, court orders, or the weight of their own bullshit.”

Quote by James Alan Gardner

Work

In this narrative, the protagonist embarks on a journey of transformation, confronting challenges and overcoming obstacles to achieve a higher state of being. more

Author

James Alan Gardner

James Alan Gardner is a Canadian science fiction novelist born on January 10, 1955. His works are known for their unique imagination and profound thematic explorations, covering a range of science fiction subgenres from space opera to social satire. more

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