A Thousand Lies

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A Thousand Lies
Author Laura Wilson
Country United Kingdom
Language English
Genre Crime novel
Publisher Orion
Publication date
16 February 2006
Media typePrint (Hardcover, Paperback)
Pages304 pp
ISBN 0-7528-5982-X
OCLC 62344125
823/.914 22
LC Class PR6073.I4716 T48 2006

A Thousand Lies is a 2006 novel by British crime writer Laura Wilson. It was shortlisted for the Duncan Lawrie Dagger award.

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