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Description

At the age of 49, after a lifetime of insomnia and midnight peril, William Cowling believes the hour has come for him to sieze control. So, he begins to dig a hole in his backyard--a shelter against impending doom--much to the chagrin of his family. Ultimately, he finds he must make a choice:... read more

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First Sentence

because she didn't ask questions, she just dialed. Eyes closed, I listened as she told my mother the whole sorry tale.

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  1. Tim O'Brien (Author)
 

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