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“Human life is worth preserving. But human lives? They come and go like so much chaff, never tipping the scales." "What a remarkable calculation," said Nikolai. "And a convenient one for a mass murderer.”

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Book:Rule of Wolves
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Rule of Wolves

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Leigh Bardugo
Leigh Bardugo

Leigh Bardugo is a contemporary American author known for her fantasy novels. Born on April 6, 1975, she graduated from Stanford University with a degree in Comparative Literature. Bardugo's works have received critical acclaim for their complex characters, rich imagination, and profound themes. more

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