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John Ajvide Lindqvist
John Ajvide Lindqvist

John Ajvide Lindqvist is a Swedish writer born on December 2, 1968, in Stockholm. His works are known for their blend of horror, suspense, and science fiction elements. His most famous series is 'I, Timothee West', which has gained immense success globally and has been recognized with multiple awards. more

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“This is the blessed life-not anxious to see far in front, nor eager to choose the path, but quietly following behind the Shepherd, one step at a time. The Shepherd was always out in front of the sheep. He was down in front. Any attack upon them had to take him into account. Now God is down in front. He is in the tomorrows. It is tomorrow that fills men with dread. God is there already. All the tomorrows of our life have to pass Him before they can get to us.”

“This question haunted me all my life and suddenly it hit me: 'There is no self to realize. What the hell have I been doing all this time?' You see, that hits you like lightning. Once that hits you, the whole mechanism of the body that is controlled by this thought is shattered. What is left is the tremendous living organism with an intelligence of its own. What you are left with is the pulse, the beat and the throb of life.”