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“Women are afraid of walking at night, that someone pulls them into an alley and rapes them. That almost never happens. I mean, 98% of people who are raped, are raped by somebody they know. Somebody goes too far. But the destruction is just the same.”

Quote by Peter James

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Peter James is a British writer known for his suspense novels. Born on August 22, 1948, he has been writing since 1987. James' works are appreciated for their intricate plots and well-developed characters. more

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