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| Author | C.J. Box |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Fiction |
| Publisher | Minotaur |
Publication date | 2008 |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| Pages | 384 |
| ISBN | 978-0-312-36571-4 |
| Preceded by | Free Fire |
| Followed by | Three Weeks to Say Goodbye |
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