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“When I was in that danger...I felt like I was shaken awake...after everything she made me feel...I made a decision and went to sleep. Do you know what that's like - trying to go to sleep, and lose yourself in the hopes of burying the worst fears in your life?...I wasn't in love with the past. I was terrified of my own future.”

Quote by Brad Meltzer

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Brad Meltzer is an American novelist known for his suspense novels. Born on April 1, 1970, he has been writing since 1999. Meltzer's works often blend historical events with fictional characters, creating engaging stories that appeal to readers. more

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Source: The Spiral Staircase

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Book:West of Jesus: Surfing, Science, and the Origins of Belief

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