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“He did not have time to wallow, to give a moment’s thought to what may have happened to her or whether she was alive. Turn into the punch, grab hold of the gun, leap into the arena. Attack. He had to move. Now.”

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Book:Vertigo

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Vertigo

A suspenseful story that explores themes of obsession, identity, and the psychological effects of memory and perception. more

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G.S. Jennsen

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