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Fear is a weakness. It makes a person lose her nerve and her cool. It makes people jumpy and organizations nervous, and when that happens, there is always a chance to take advantage.

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Ally Carter
Age: 50
Born: 1974
Born: January 1
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Sarah Leigh Fogleman
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