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Justin Evans

Justin Evans is an American author known for his captivating blend of mystery and supernatural elements. He gained recognition with his debut novel, "A Good and Happy Child," which explores psychological tension and familial secrets. Evans' storytelling is marked by atmospheric settings and intricate plots. A graduate of Columbia University, he has also worked in the film industry, bringing a cinematic flair to his writing.

Book summaries for books written by Justin Evans

Quotes

But I was a child of the seventies, raised on the notion that childhood was a slippery business, and that the world was waiting to devour us all.

Justin Evans

childhoodskepticism

Knowledge is not the same as wisdom.

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knowledgewisdom

The past could not be changed. It could only be endured.

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pastacceptance

I was a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma.

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mysteryenigma

Sometimes a thing is true because it's too good not to be true.

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truth

In the end, we are all slaves to our past, in one way or another.

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pastfate

The only thing that lasts is the present.

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presenttime

We all carry our own ghosts, whether we acknowledge them or not.

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ghostsburden

Every person is a universe unto themselves, with their own laws and logic.

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individuality

Fear is the mind-killer, the great deceiver.

Justin Evans

feardeception

Grief is an uninvited guest, but it must be acknowledged if it is to be overcome.

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griefacknowledgment

The line between good and evil is often blurred, and we must navigate it carefully.

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goodevil