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“When life hands us a beutiful bouquet of flowers we stare at it in cautious expectation of a bee.”

Quote by Dean Koontz

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Dean Koontz
Dean Koontz

Renowned American author known for his suspense and horror novels. He has been writing since the 1970s and his works have been widely popular, winning numerous international awards. more

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