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“When you go down a dark alley and you feel that tingling across the back of your neck, that's not just a bad feeling, that's a biological gift from God - the Gift of Fear...when you ignore that gift - when you go down the dark alley and say, Y'know, I'm sure it'll be okay - that's when you find real pain.”

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Brad Meltzer
Brad Meltzer

Brad Meltzer is an American novelist known for his suspense novels. Born on April 1, 1970, he has been writing since 1999. Meltzer's works often blend historical events with fictional characters, creating engaging stories that appeal to readers. more

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