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[sic] his reaction was a sign of civilization. Nobody reaches for a gun anymore, just for his lawyer.

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[sic] his reaction was a sign of civilization. Nobody reaches for a gun anymore, just for his lawyer.

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About Peter F. Hamilton

Peter F. Hamilton (born 1960) is a British author. He is known for writing science fiction space opera.