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“I work within the framework of a very concerted, purely driven Protestant Christian mindset. I had dark early circumstances. I went inward. I have a sturdy will. I have a big heart. I'm a decent guy. And I have a great gift. It's blunted me to the world in many ways.”

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James Ellroy, born on March 4, 1948, is a renowned crime fiction writer from the United States. His works, set against the backdrop of Los Angeles, delve into the historical and criminal issues of American society, enjoying great popularity among readers. more

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