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“There was an old joke. Miller didn't remember where he'd heard it. Girl's at her own father's funeral, meets this really cute guy, They talk, hit it off, but he leaves before she can get his number. Girl doesn't know how to track the guy down. So a week later, she kills her mm. Big laugh.”

Quote by James S.A. Corey

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Leviathan Wakes

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James S.A. Corey

James S.A. Corey is an American science fiction author, best known for his co-authored 'The Expanse' series. This series includes 'Red Mars', 'Green Mars', and 'Blue Mars', which tell the story of human colonization on Mars. more

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