 Cover of the book | |
| Author | Alexander Weinstein |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Science fiction, Short Stories |
| Publisher | Picador (imprint) |
Publication date | September 13. 2016 |
| Media type | Print (paperback), e-book |
| Pages | 240 |
| ISBN | 978-1250098993 |
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