 First edition | |
| Author | Duane Swierczynski |
|---|---|
| Genre | Science fiction, Crime |
| Published | 2010 |
| Publisher | Minotaur Books |
| Pages | 245 |
| Awards | Anthony Award for Best Paperback Original (2011) |
| ISBN | 978-0-312-36340-6 |
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