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“It was all I could do to not knock him down right there in front of Asher and climb on him. If I stunned him with a frying pan first, he might not struggle too much.”

Quote by Cate Tiernan

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Cate Tiernan is an American author born on July 24, 1961. She is known for her works aimed at young adult readers, particularly for her works in young adult literature and fantasy novels. more

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