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Fear is the Key

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Alistair Maclean
Alistair Maclean

Alistair MacLean was a Scottish author of adventure and espionage novels, born on April 21, 1922, and died on February 2, 1987. He is renowned for his novels that often feature a lone hero combating a formidable adversary, and his writing is characterized by its rapid pace and vivid portrayal of landscapes and settings. more

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