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“If you wanted to kidnap someone, what would you use?" she asked Amit. They were lying in bed, with the lights off. To knock them unconscious. So that you could drag them into the back of your van." Chloroform, I guess." Really?" She brightened. It made her happy that the person she was marrying would commit crimes in the same way as she would.”

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Book:Ms. Hempel Chronicles
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Ms. Hempel Chronicles

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Sarah Shun-lien Bynum
Sarah Shun-lien Bynum

Sarah Shun-lien Bynum, born in 1972, is a talented writer known for her unique literary style and profound thematic exploration. Her works have won numerous literary awards and have had a significant impact on readers. more

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