Here's my throat. I carry no weapon. You could have killed … - Orson Scott Card

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Here's my throat. I carry no weapon. You could have killed me at any time, even when I knew you were my enemy. Why did you need to deceive me into trusting you first? Were you afraid that death wouldn't bother me enough, unless I felt betrayed?

Orson Scott Card

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About Orson Scott Card

Orson Scott Card (born August 24, 1951) is an American author working in numerous genres. He is best known for his novel Ender's Game and its many sequels. Ender's Game and Speaker for the Dead were both awarded the Hugo Award and the Nebula Award.

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Pen Names: Brian Green • Frederick Bliss • Bryan Green • P. Q. Gump • Byron Walley

Alternative Names: Scott Richards • Dinah Kirkham • P.Q. Gump • Byron S. Walley • Noam D. Pellume

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