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Panic---a deep abiding, free-floating anxiety, often without any reason or logical basis.

Nelson DeMille

Panic---a deep abiding, free-floating anxiety, often without any reason or logical basis.

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About Nelson DeMille

Nelson Richard DeMille (born August 23, 1943) is an American author of action adventure and suspense novels. His novels include Plum Island, The Charm School, and The Gold Coast. DeMille has also written under the pen names Jack Cannon, Kurt Ladner, Ellen Kay and Brad Matthews.