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“It was like finding Attila the Hun at a yoga class. Like finding Darth Vader playing ultimate Frisbee in the park. Like finding Megatron volunteering at a children's hospital. Like finding Nightmare Moon having a birthday party at Chuck E. Cheese.”

Quote by Cory Doctorow

Work

In this intense novel, a complex web of espionage and political intrigue unfolds, centering on a protagonist navigating a treacherous world of secrets and danger. more

Author

Cory Doctorow, born on July 17, 1971, is a renowned blogger. His works primarily focus on science fiction novels, and he is also an active tech and culture critic. more

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