 First edition (publ. Little, Brown) | |
| Author | James Patterson |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Romance fiction |
| Publisher | Little, Brown |
Publication date | 2004 |
| Pages | 282 (first edition) |
| ISBN | 9780316710572 |
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