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| Author | Laura Lippman |
|---|---|
| Genre | Mystery fiction, Thriller |
| Published | 2014 |
| Publisher | William Morrow Publishers |
| Pages | 334 |
| Awards | Anthony Award for Best Novel (2015) |
| ISBN | 978-0-062-08339-5 |
| Website | After I'm Gone |
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