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| Author | Kate Grilley |
|---|---|
| Genre | Thriller |
| Published | 2000 |
| Publisher | Berkley Books |
| Pages | 262 |
| Awards | Anthony Award for Best Paperback Original (2001) |
| ISBN | 978-0-425-17506-4 |
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