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“In writing, I'm totally anti-plans of any kind. All my attempts to plan and plot novels have come to grief, and in expensive ways.”

Quote by Peter Temple

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Peter Temple is an Australian fiction writer known for his crime novels. Born in 1946, his works are typically set in Sydney and delve into themes of crime, corruption, and social injustice. Temple's distinctive style and compelling narratives have earned him a dedicated following. more

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