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Author | Harry Turtledove |
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Cover artist | Bob Eggleton |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Series | Darkness |
Genre | Fantasy |
Publisher | Tor Books |
Publication date | 2000 |
Media type | |
Preceded by | Into the Darkness |
Followed by | Through the Darkness |
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