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That's just stupid, Tory! Quit being so damn stubborn!”“Not a chance! You've got some kind of death wish! We can't even trust our power lately. They're too erratic for a public heist.”Ben thumped the steering wheel in frustration. “Maybe for you.”I glowered at Ben from the backseat. I'd given Hi shotgun, having sensed this argument was inevitable. I didn't want to be close. The urge to slap might become overpowering.“Why don't we all use our friendly words?” Hi suggested. “Let's take five, and everyone can say something we like about each other. I'll start. Shelton, you're super at——”“Shut up, Hi!” Ben and I shouted, the first thing we'd agreed upon all morning.
That's just stupid, Tory! Quit being so damn stubborn!”“Not a chance! You've got some kind of death wish! We can't even trust our power lately. They're too erratic for a public heist.”Ben thumped the steering wheel in frustration. “Maybe for you.”I glowered at Ben from the backseat. I'd given Hi shotgun, having sensed this argument was inevitable. I didn't want to be close. The urge to slap might become overpowering.“Why don't we all use our friendly words?” Hi suggested. “Let's take five, and everyone can say something we like about each other. I'll start. Shelton, you're super at——”“Shut up, Hi!” Ben and I shouted, the first thing we'd agreed upon all morning.
Approximate author period: c. 1997 AD · modern
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- Kathy Reichs
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- Approximate author period: c. 1997 AD · modern
Approximate historical context for attribution to Kathy Reichs, based on documented writing activity in 1997. The author's book page identifies Deja Dead as published in 1997 by Scribner. The publication documents writing activity, not the date of every quotation in this archive. Source: Kathy Reichs' official bibliography: Deja Dead, https://kathyreichs.com/deja-dead/ (checked 2026-10-09). This does not establish the composition date or authenticate the attribution of these words. Source: https://kathyreichs.com/deja-dead/ (accessed 2026-10-09).
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