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Will someone please tell me what the title of this book means?

Rachel S. It is something Melanie talks about at the beginning of the novel. Carrion (her human victims) give her comfort (vitality). Death is her comfort. Its …moreIt is something Melanie talks about at the beginning of the novel. Carrion (her human victims) give her comfort (vitality). Death is her comfort. Its really only mentioned once or twice. (less)

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Kathy Downes C Arnold Barent convinced her to.

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Rachel S. I think it was all in their heads. Their mental powers strengthened as they "fed", but their bodies did not get younger. As long as they are somewhat …moreI think it was all in their heads. Their mental powers strengthened as they "fed", but their bodies did not get younger. As long as they are somewhat alive in body, their minds can still live on through others. When Melanie's body was disabled, her ability was stronger. They could be heads in jars and still have the ability, I think. (less)

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With the way this book was left...does anyone know if Dan Simmons is planning on a sequel?