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The Gunslinger (The Dark Tower, #1)

by Stephen King (Goodreads Author)

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Fever Beach

by Carl Hiaasen (Goodreads Author)

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“Mind you, he looks a bit out of it, gazing around in confusion, as if his sax player’s brain has been removed and replaced with a drummer’s.”
― Pete McCarthy, The Road to McCarthy: Around the World in Search of Ireland

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“It's always stimulating to visit new places, acquire fresh knowledge and expand your portfolio of nightmares.”
― Pete McCarthy, The Road to McCarthy: Around the World in Search of Ireland

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“The harp player had just fallen off the stage and cracked his head on an Italian tourist’s pint. There was a big cheer, and Con the barman rang a bell on the counter. St Patrick’s Day, and McCarthy’s Bar was heaving.”
― Pete McCarthy, McCarthy's Bar: A Journey of Discovery in Ireland

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“I like reading in a pub rather than a library or study, as it's generally much easier to get a drink.”
― Pete McCarthy, McCarthy's Bar: A Journey of Discovery In Ireland

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“I find myself thinking, and not for the first time, just how useful wilderness must be when it comes to burying a troublesome relative, or a complete stranger.”
― Pete McCarthy, The Road to McCarthy: Around the World in Search of Ireland

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