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Because I know my daughter, she said. And I know very well that the only way to absolutely ensure that she pursues any given course of action is for me to forbid her to do so.

Jim Butcher

Because I know my daughter, she said. And I know very well that the only way to absolutely ensure that she pursues any given course of action is for me to forbid her to do so.

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About Jim Butcher

Jim Butcher (born October 26, 1971) is an American author. He has written the contemporary fantasy The Dresden Files, Codex Alera, and Cinder Spires book series.