Richard DeGrandpre > Quotes

“He found that the word “nightmare” derived from the Old English mara, a haunting spirit that sneaks into one’s room late at night.”
― Richard DeGrandpre, The Knackerman

“killed. The don’t exist so they cannot inherit—ever. In the case of Shane, a confession of killing his father, even as a minor, would destroy his chance of inheriting, regardless of the fate of his uncle, even if there were no other heirs. Having this explained to him by Brady, Shane stormed out of the office, but not before the damage had been done.”
― Richard DeGrandpre, The Slayer Rule

“The Slayer Rule?” said Nick.“ “It comes from the common law of inheritance. If you cause the death of someone you cannot inherit later from the deceased person—or any of their subsequent heirs. Regardless of what’s stated in the will, the killer is treated as having legally died at a date prior to the death of the person they”
― Richard DeGrandpre, The Slayer Rule

“know that’s not the outcome you wanted. And I know I don’t know much about that man’s situation. But he was really lucky to have you as a friend today.” Nick looked over at the deputy. The deputy continued, “My mother had this puzzling saying she used on us kids after my grandmother died. After my grandfather died too. She’d say, ‘When it comes to the end, being dead is only a problem for the living. What’s important is the dying.’ After today, I finally understand what she meant.”
― Richard DeGrandpre, The Knackerman