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“Her fight with alcohol had made for contentious exchanges and, if that were possible, even more contentious silences. Tony, empathetic to the point of self-harming, felt the pain of her abstinence as powerfully as anything he'd ever endured personally.”

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Book:Insidious Intent
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Insidious Intent

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Val McDermid
Val McDermid

Val McDermid is a renowned British crime writer, known for her suspense and thriller novels. Born on June 4, 1955, she has been publishing works since 1987, gaining recognition for her contributions to the genre. more

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