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Tooth and Nail
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"Tooth and Nail" Quotes

In "Tooth and Nail" by Ian Rankin, Detective Inspector John Rebus investigates a series of brutal murders linked by cryptic clues in the dark streets of Edinburgh.

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The past was a foreign country, ignorant of its own history.

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The truth is a devious thing, and the truth was that she'd never really known him.

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Fear is a powerful motivator, and it can drive a man to do things he never thought himself capable of.

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Guilt has a way of creeping into even the darkest corners of our minds.

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Sometimes, the line between good and evil is blurred, and it's difficult to tell one from the other.

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In the end, justice is a fleeting concept, easily manipulated and twisted.

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Regret is a heavy burden to carry, weighing down the soul with what-ifs and could-have-beens.

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Loneliness is a silent companion, always lurking in the shadows.

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The truth can be a bitter pill to swallow, but it's necessary for growth and understanding.

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Sometimes, the only way to survive is to embrace the darkness within.

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