Author | Julie Hyzy |
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Genre | Mystery fiction |
Published | 2011 |
Publisher | Berkley Books |
Pages | 305 |
Awards | Anthony Award for Best Paperback Original (2012) |
ISBN | 978-0-425-23923-0 |
Website | Buffalo West Wing |
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