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“An image suddenly loomed in his mind: the greenhouse effect. Yes. The Earth is a gigantic greenhouse. With us planted here millions of years ago by aliens. Soon they’ll be back for the harvest.”

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Book:Handling the Undead
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Handling the Undead

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John Ajvide Lindqvist
John Ajvide Lindqvist

John Ajvide Lindqvist is a Swedish writer born on December 2, 1968, in Stockholm. His works are known for their blend of horror, suspense, and science fiction elements. His most famous series is 'I, Timothee West', which has gained immense success globally and has been recognized with multiple awards. more

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