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“She glanced around at the tombstones. “You’re surrounded by death here. Way too depressing. You really might want to think about getting another job.” “You see death and sadness in these sunken patches of dirt, I see lives lived fully and the good deeds of past generations influencing the future ones.”

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Book:The Collectors

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David Baldacci is an American best-selling author known for his suspense, thriller, and crime novels. His works are highly popular with readers, frequently topping the New York Times bestseller list. more

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