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“I want to be a writer you can always depend on for a good read during your vacation, during your flight, during a time in your life when you want to forget the world around you.”

Quote by Jeff Abbott

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Jeff Abbott is an American novelist known for his suspense and thriller novels. His works are characterized by complex plots and in-depth character development, which have won him a wide readership. more

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