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“Leadership is about keeping toilets flushing," the Admiral once said. "Unless you're on the battlefront. Then it's about staying alive. Neither are pleasant.”

Quote by Neal Shusterman

Work

UnWholly

In this story, the protagonist navigates a world where the boundaries between good and evil blur, encountering beings that challenge conventional notions of right and wrong. more

Author

Neal Shusterman
Neal Shusterman

Neal Shusterman is an acclaimed American author born on November 12, 1962. Known for his profound themes and imaginative storytelling, his works span across genres such as science fiction, fantasy, and young adult literature. more

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