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| Author | Sophie Littlefield |
|---|---|
| Genre | Mystery fiction, Thriller |
| Published | 2009 |
| Publisher | Minotaur Books |
| Pages | 288 |
| Awards | Anthony Award for Best First Novel (2010) |
| ISBN | 978-0-312-55920-5 |
| Website | A Bad Day for Sorry |
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