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Then something occurred to me. Get closer, I told Blackjack. He whinnied in protest. Just within shouting distance, I said. I need to talk to the statue. Now I'm sure you've lost it, boss, Blackjack said
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Rick Riordan
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: June 5
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Richard Russell Riordan
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Richard Russell Riordan Jr
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