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The Madness Season

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C.S. Friedman
C.S. Friedman

C.S. Friedman is an American science fiction and fantasy writer, born on January 12, 1957. Known for her unique world-building and profound character development, she is the author of the popular 'Necroscope' series and 'The Dark Between the Stars' series. more

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