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“I have busted my gut to learn how to make people open up. Meyer was born with it. A loving empathy shines out of those little bright-blue eyes. Strangers tell him things they wouldn't tell their husband or their priest.”

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The Dreadful Lemon Sky

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John D. MacDonald
John D. MacDonald

John D. MacDonald was an American writer renowned for his crime novels. His works are known for their intricate plots and complex characterizations, which have had a profound impact on the development of crime fiction. more

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