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- ↑ Carmichael, Fred (1965). Any Number Can Die: A Comedy-mystery in Three Acts. ISBN 9780573605475.
- ↑ Carmichael, Fred (1965). Any Number Can Die: A Comedy-mystery in Three Acts. ISBN 9780573605475.
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