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People who wouldn't dream of drowning a puppy in a barrel full of water think nothing of killing a fish the same slow way.

Karen Traviss

People who wouldn't dream of drowning a puppy in a barrel full of water think nothing of killing a fish the same slow way.

Tags: moral, wess har

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About Karen Traviss

Karen Traviss is a science fiction author from Wiltshire, England. She is the author of the Wess'Har series, and has written tie-in material based on Star Wars, Gears of War, Halo, G.I. Joe and the newest Nomad Series working with Nick Cole and Jason Anspach. Her work crosses various forms of media including novels, short stories, comics, and video games.