Frederick Busch

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Also Known As	Frederick Matthew Busch
Born	August 1, 1941 • New York City • New York
Died	February 23, 2006 (aged 64) • New York City • New York
Notable Works	“Domestic Particulars: A Family Chronicle” • “I Wanted a Year Without Fall” • “Manual Labor” • “Rounds” • “War Babies”

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The master of chills and suspense

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Harlan Ellison.

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Edith Wharton

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Richard Wright

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John Steinbeck

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