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A Goodreads user asked Darren Shan:

Dear Mr Shan, the families of Oystein and Albrecht always intrigued me. Could you give us more insight in their wives? What were Clements and Schlesinger like? (Also, are those their first names or maiden names?) Thank you!

Darren Shan All I can tell you is that Clements and Schlesinger are surnames, and they were named after two women who work for my agent! :-)

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