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“It doesn't matter how ridiculous a lie is if it's your only chance of escape. It doesn't matter how obvious the truth is if the truth is you'll never escape.”

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Book:Gorky Park
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Gorky Park

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Martin Cruz Smith
Martin Cruz Smith

Martin Cruz Smith, born on November 3, 1942, is an American novelist renowned for his hard-boiled detective novels, particularly his series featuring the Russian detective Arkady Renko. more

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