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“But sometimes you can't figure everything out because you can't ever really understand other people. You can't understand why they do what they do. You just have to accept a little mystery, Ben. People are mysterious, the world is mysterious. You can't know everything. You're not supposed to. This isn't a history book. It's just the world. It's a messy place.”

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William Landay
William Landay

William Landay is an American novelist born in 1963. His works, primarily focusing on suspense and crime novels, have gained great popularity among readers. more

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